Chimpanzees Rationally Revise Their Beliefs
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A study found that chimpanzees can rationally revise their beliefs based on new information, shedding light on the evolution of rational thinking. The finding is presented in a scientific paper with minimal discussion on HN.
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anovikov
2 months ago
Almost feels like the evolution is going in reverse...
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