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Human Origins and the Beginning of Art

There is now evidence of something like artwork among several ancient human types, not just Neanderthals. Thus, an academic controversy has arisen. Read More ›
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Were Neanderthals Religious?

We can’t poll long-dead Neanderthals on life, death, and the hereafter but the evidence we’ve dug up suggests they were thinking about that kind of thing. Read More ›
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The very smart dog studying old books in library
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What Can We Hope to Learn About Animal Minds?

If we can't even define our own consciousness, can we say whether a different type of life form has consciousness or a mind? Read More ›

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