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Biological similarity does not imply similarity of understanding. My understanding is also shaped by environment and knowledge as much as my genes. You and I a
by jaekwon 15y ago
Biological similarity does not imply similarity of understanding. My understanding is also shaped by environment and knowledge as much as my genes.
You and I are similar genetically, but I cannot make any statement about your understanding of any activity (like sledding) as compared to mine, because we (or at least I) do not know how to compare "understanding" between two beings.
The crow's neural circuitry is different from yours or mine, but the "same" software can run in many different architectures.
Never say never :)
- VMG 15y agoNeurological similarity is necessary for any kind of meaningful understanding, but it isn't sufficient, so I basically agree.