“Animal translation” generates media buzz — does it work?

Episode 214 September 12, 2022 00:04:04
“Animal translation” generates media buzz — does it work?
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“Animal translation” generates media buzz — does it work?

Sep 12 2022 | 00:04:04

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

From naked mole rats to whales, all sorts of MT-like programs have been developed to help humans better understand their animal counterparts, but there’s still quite a long way to go before we’re able to accurately pinpoint the nuanced meanings underlying meows and purrs.

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