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Hopefully this is the end of experiments on animal intelligence run by a closely involved researcher-caretaker over the course of many years. There's little ev
by kevinmchugh 8y ago
Hopefully this is the end of experiments on animal intelligence run by a closely involved researcher-caretaker over the course of many years.
There's little evidence published about the research topic, great monetary expense, and there was also the human cost, where the lead researcher on the project likely sexually harassed her subordinates, claiming that the gorilla had demanded to see the subordinates' breasts.
here is the definitive takedown of the enterprise: http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/08/koko_kanzi_and_ape_language_research_criticism_of_working_conditions_and.html http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/201...
- throwawaymath 8y agoWow, that was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
- justaguyhere 8y agoSafkow estimated Koko received between 70 and 100 pills a day Woah!
- IIVII 8y ago> claiming that the gorilla had demanded to see the subordinates' breasts. ... hehe.
- jonhendry18 8y ago"claiming that the gorilla had demanded to see the subordinates' breasts." I dunno, if a gorilla wants to see your nipples, are you going to feel safe saying no?
- kevinmchugh 8y agoI'm not going to feel safe performing sexual favors in the office regardless of a gorilla's presence. If my boss tells me that I may suffer violence for not performing sexual favors, I'm going to sue my boss.