The discussion centers on the cognitive abilities of chimpanzees, specifically their superior memory capabilities contrasted with their limited language skills. Participants explore the evolutionary implications of these traits, drawing comparisons with other animals and discussing the adaptive significance of memory in various species.
Participants generally agree on the notion that good memory is a useful adaptation across various species. However, there are competing views regarding the specific evolutionary pathways and purposes of memory development in primates and other animals.
The discussion includes references to evolutionary timelines and the adaptive significance of memory, but lacks consensus on specific mechanisms or definitions related to these concepts.
Sports stars Sam Snead and Larry Bird remembered everything in detail. It's useful for sports.symbolipoint said:This is interesting, about chimpanzees not having much language but extremely fast and excellent memory.
https://youtu.be/ktkjUjcZid0
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I read somewhere (did I use that phrase? Sorry, I think it was The Blind Watchmaker) That primates have to remember where the ripe fruits are. Also the unripe so they can go back when they are ready.symbolipoint said:This is interesting, about chimpanzees not having much language but extremely fast and excellent memory.
https://youtu.be/ktkjUjcZid0
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I think line of reasoning was foraging was a fairly simple process for earlier mammals before Yucatan.BillTre said:Lots of animals have good memories.
It is a generally useful adaptation.
Honey bees can learn colors and locations in single trials.
It would not have arisen in the human or primate lineage for some specific purpose.