First published 2018
Dr. Irene Pepperberg stands in her laboratory, watching as her research subjects demonstrate cognitive abilities that challenge everything science thought it knew about animal intelligence. Through years of careful observation and experimentation, she has built a comprehensive framework for understanding how different species think, learn, and solve problems. Her work spans from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, revealing unexpected connections between human and animal psychology. Pepperberg faces skepticism from colleagues who resist expanding the definition of intelligence beyond human boundaries. She must prove that her methods can reliably measure consciousness across species barriers. The book follows her journey as she develops new techniques for studying animal cognition and builds bridges between different fields of psychological research. At its heart, this is a story about the universal nature of mind and the courage required to see intelligence where others see only instinct.
Genres: science, animals, psychology, non-fiction, biology, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-journey, challenging-assumptions, scientific-discovery
Unknown Binding · American Psychological Association (APA)