Investigating Talking Parrot's Telepathic Abilities

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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding a BBC article about a talking parrot claimed to have a 900-word vocabulary and telepathic abilities. Participants question the legitimacy of the claims and express curiosity about the implications for human understanding of animal intelligence. There are humorous remarks about the potential for animals like dolphins to become leaders, with some light-hearted comparisons made between the parrot and politicians. Overall, the conversation reflects a mix of intrigue and skepticism about extraordinary claims in animal behavior.
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Is This A Joke-fraud ??

did i miss something or has the BBC investigated the talking parrot with a 900 word vocabulary and telepathic abilities?

see: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3430481.stm

this seems to be a legit site. more importantly, how much of what we believe will be changed!

peace
 
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Originally posted by olde drunk
did i miss something or has the BBC investigated the talking parrot with a 900 word vocabulary and telepathic abilities?

see: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3430481.stm

this seems to be a legit site. more importantly, how much of what we believe will be changed!

peace
Yeah, telepathic might be stretching it a bit... But smart bird.
 
gee, i wonder what my dogs are thinking?

maybe dolphins will be the next world leaders?

peace,
 
Originally posted by olde drunk
maybe dolphins will be the next world leaders?
That'd be good... Sure better than what we've GOT!...:wink:
 


Originally posted by olde drunk
did i miss something or has the BBC investigated the talking parrot with a 900 word vocabulary and telepathic abilities?

see: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3430481.stm

this seems to be a legit site. more importantly, how much of what we believe will be changed!

peace

Sounds like someone mistook the parrot for a politician!
 


Originally posted by timejim
Sounds like someone mistook the parrot for a politician!

I dunno... a politician with telepathic abilities?
 
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