Ahh.. I think we need to start a new thread on this if we are going to go in depth. In summary, I do not believe that dogs are mechanistic. Neither do I think they have human intelligence. What they have is 'canine intelligence' and it works very well!starfinder wrote:Canine psychology as a hobby? That's intriguing. Tell us a bit about your views on this?
I happen to hold the view that not only can many species of animals think, but many have highly complex intelligence and emotions, just like humans. Many scientists (not all of course) insist that animals cannot think and that they are only responding to stimuli. Totally incorrect in my view. Just live with a dog for a few years...
your OTHER hobbies!
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
Just had a look at their figures - failed my stock screen on ROE (-45.24%) and Profit Margin (-11.52%).ariefm71 wrote:Public, NASDAQ:MEAD
Will give it a pass...
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
i totally agree with you, my grandma has 2 dogs in m'sia. When 1 was poisoned by some evil passer bystarfinder wrote:Canine psychology as a hobby? That's intriguing. Tell us a bit about your views on this?
I happen to hold the view that not only can many species of animals think, but many have highly complex intelligence and emotions, just like humans. Many scientists (not all of course) insist that animals cannot think and that they are only responding to stimuli. Totally incorrect in my view. Just live with a dog for a few years...
the other was so depressed he went into hiding for over a month. Coming out only to eat and to clear bowels. Nothing could tempt him to come out to play and almost every night you could hear him whining which I interpret as "crying" 