[Hermit]
How about the fact that like most higher marine mammals, he can pass the "mirror test" for self-awareness?
[rhinoceros]
The mirror test. Yes, that is interesting. I have noticed the reference in the FAQ section of the BBS here
Tools, Language and Text: The Serial Isomorphic Evolution of Symbolic Capacity in Human Consciousness
by Joe Dees
http://virus.lucifer.com/bbs/index.php?board=31;action=display;threadid=11553;start=0
I also found a June 2000 article and a reader's letter about the interpretation and limitations of the mirror test for self awareness at NewScientist:
Hey! good looking
by Gretel H. Schueller
http://archive.newscientist.com/secure/article/article.jsp?rp=1&id=mg16622434.600
Mirror, mirror
a letter
http://archive.newscientist.com/secure/article/article.jsp?rp=1&id=mg16622326.500
These two need a subscription, so I posted them on the "Science and Technology section of the BBS".
http://virus.lucifer.com/bbs/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=26364
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