Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this ability? Josep Call & I survey work on #socialcognition & #theoryofmind in #animals, highlighting innovations and avenues for future work https://t.co/Vq9zgmH3Vw https://t.co/VZwZYqgUzw
Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions.
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Discussions highlight specific studies illustrating ToM in animals, such as how apes can understand false beliefs and domestic dogs engage in perspective-taking behaviors. Phrases like 'huge strides' and 'fantastic work' reflect a highly engaged tone, while debates involving terms like 'red herring' indicate a critical analysis of the topic, suggesting that participants are invested in the nuances of the conversation.
A majority of the discussions reflect a supportive stance towards the idea of theory of mind (ToM) in animals, emphasizing its importance and relevance.
Participants express strong curiosity about the subject, frequently referencing studies and findings related to ToM in various species.
Many discussions dive deep into methodologies, examples, and contrasting views, indicating a thoughtful examination of the topic.
The community perceives the research as significantly influential in advancing understanding of animal cognition and its implications for human evolution.
Abstract in brief
- Theory of mind (ToM) involves understanding mental states like desires and beliefs in oneself and others, and is crucial for human communication and culture.
- Researchers have been studying ToM in nonhuman animals, such as apes and corvids, to explore its evolutionary origins and mechanisms shared with humans.
- Recent advancements in methods and focus on animal social cognition promise to enhance our understanding of ToM across species, highlighting the potential for significant discoveries in both cognitive science and animal behavior.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyHumans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian jays can infer their partner's desires (left) Apes can understand that other individuals may hold false beliefs (right) https://t.co/vF2sZQjV0Q @ChrisKrupenye https://t.co/UebXm6wWBi
Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
i am grateful for sarah, and every day for the opportunity to work alongside the deep and fascinating minds of animals like her. review of animal theory of mind: https://t.co/Vq9zgmH3Vw do apes understand others' false beliefs?: https://t.co/dFS8ZjY9zW (5/5)
Lemur see, lemur do: While lemurs steal food from others who cannot see them, they do not take into account whether they can be heard. https://t.co/toA7NVeFXT https://t.co/5xUsBLiMlc https://t.co/KyUEMGzsA2
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@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien "Research has already made huge strides in identifying ToM capacities in nonhuman animals from corvids to primates to dogs."
@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien "Research has already made huge strides in identifying ToM capacities in nonhuman animals from corvids to primates to dogs."
@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien ToM is broad, did you even learn about it properly? ToM in humans https://t.co/cwgBmPMoZQ ToM in nonhumans https://t.co/YUdxUUtqPT What concepts underpin sex with a "radically different species" that make it relevant to agreeing to do stuff? https://t.co/1RXc3QgCVh
@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien D-did you even read the thread? ToM is a red herring because its existence or non isn't necessary for the individual's agreement to do a thing. Animals have theory of mind. https://t.co/1wKfjrVDQA https://t.co/EjqpROpcHh
@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien You claim animals lack theory of mind without evidence or reason to believe it when the literature is leaning in favor of some of them having it. https://t.co/1wKfjrVDQA You can absolutely prove specified negatives, I'm sorry your school failed you. https://t.co/6zmq9LyOxM. https://t.co/pAEOhBfnGG
@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien Visual perspective taking by dogs in a Guesser-Knower task https://t.co/6MGaDglfOb Attention to attention in domestic dog (Canis familiaris) dyadic play https://t.co/dsRkzGmfNe Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/1wKfjrVDQA https://t.co/Ehylwyi49S
@SariellaForever @ZenaMOBrien -and you didn't consider that I might provide a bit of information from both sides of the question "do other animals have sex for pleasure?" And theory of mind has no bearing here, however other animals do display theory of mind behaviours. https://t.co/1wKfjrVDQA
Krupenye, C, Call, J. Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions. WIREs Cogn Sci. 2019; 10:e1503. https://t.co/X35uxV1szy #animal #aninals #animallovers #animalwelfare #animalprotection #science #nature #respectanimals #respectanimalrights #animalsconsciousness https://t.co/NtNuvY28He
RT @ffelisberti: Theory of mind in animals: Current & future directions. "Efforts probe the motivational facets of ToM, how flexibly animal…
RT @ffelisberti: Theory of mind in animals: Current & future directions. "Efforts probe the motivational facets of ToM, how flexibly animal…
Theory of mind in animals: Current & future directions. "Efforts probe the motivational facets of ToM, how flexibly animals can recruit social cognitive skills across cooperative and competitive settings & appropriate motivational contexts for comparison". https://t.co/I867XMJ0az https://t.co/dng7W8dDrH
Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions - Krupenye - 2019 - WIREs Cognitive Science - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/XA67pKywTE
@KangTarandeep @JuanitaThomasM2 Josep Call and I recently reviewed animal theory of mind research in the following paper: https://t.co/JRSa8zKtpk If you'd like a copy of either text but can't access them, feel free to shoot me an email and I'll happily share. (2/2)
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
RT @GoatsThatStare: Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/naPLWu2izD
However, lemurs are probably mostly sensitive to very overt cues of orientation. This is in contrast to our closer phylogenetic relatives, monkeys and apes, which have shown much richer understanding of others' perspectives https://t.co/Vq9zgmH3Vw https://t.co/6iaupfpy8d
Theory of mind in animals: Current and future directions https://t.co/hX1VZxuc8f
RT @ChrisKrupenye: i am grateful for sarah, and every day for the opportunity to work alongside the deep and fascinating minds of animals l…
This is a really excellent review of Theory of Mind in animals: https://t.co/2ibt3qjfv0
i am grateful for sarah, and every day for the opportunity to work alongside the deep and fascinating minds of animals like her. review of animal theory of mind: https://t.co/Vq9zgmH3Vw do apes understand others' false beliefs?: https://t.co/dFS8ZjY9zW (5/5)
Theory of Mind..for 40 years, cognitive research has delved into #ToM in attempts to establish a clearer picture of our own evolutionary links...but as we recognise innate similarities within our primate cousins, evidence grows stronger for @NonhumanRights https://t.co/P9CvJF2qdU
Human social life depends on the ability to imagine what's going on in others' minds. Can other animals do this as well? Read this recent #WIREs Cognitive Science review here: https://t.co/FimGGC4Xpc @univofstandrews #CogSci #theoryofmind https://t.co/Q4luYyeIjD
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
RT @SteveStuWill: Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian ja…
Humans aren't the only animals that can mentally represent the beliefs and desires of others. Two examples: Eurasian jays can infer their partner's desires (left) Apes can understand that other individuals may hold false beliefs (right) https://t.co/vF2sZQjV0Q @ChrisKrupenye https://t.co/UebXm6wWBi
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
#reviewpaper by @ChrisKrupenye and Prof J. Call: "[...] some of the richest #ToM abilities, such as understanding of subjective desires and #falsebeliefs, may not be the exclusive province of our species" #cognition https://t.co/dTFjcSnac0
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @miquelpaniscus: Fantástico trabajo de @ChrisKrupenye y Josep Call sobre #cogniciónsocial y #teoriadelamente en #animales https://t.co…
Fantástico trabajo de @ChrisKrupenye y Josep Call sobre #cogniciónsocial y #teoriadelamente en #animales https://t.co/F95Zf2zmnn" https://t.co/XD95mtv48g
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
Some species share foundational social cognitive mechanisms with humans. Racerealist: but Jerry Fodor said @Predative_Pulse https://t.co/cVe9vVOpiC
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
RT @ChrisKrupenye: Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this a…
Human social life depends on our ability to understand others' thoughts & feelings. Do any nonhuman animals share this ability? Josep Call & I survey work on #socialcognition & #theoryofmind in #animals, highlighting innovations and avenues for future work https://t.co/Vq9zgmH3Vw https://t.co/VZwZYqgUzw
RT @DegenRolf: Lemur see, lemur do: While lemurs steal food from others who cannot see them, they do not take into account whether they can…
Lemur see, lemur do: While lemurs steal food from others who cannot see them, they do not take into account whether they can be heard. https://t.co/toA7NVeFXT https://t.co/5xUsBLiMlc https://t.co/KyUEMGzsA2