I’ve recently come to understand new dimensions of cognition by doing a deep dive into research on dogs. Canine study labs are turning up convincing evidence that dogs think, feel, process language, problem solve, remember, plan, dream – even love – much like human beings do. Understanding these faculties are not the sole property of humans, but are in fact shared by many beings, has me to understand them anew in myself. And to feel much less alone on my journey over this earth.
In this post I highlight a bit of this research. I also give an overview of an October 2024 online class, open to all, I’m teaching through the University Of New Mexico. The course will take up the inner lives of dogs and highlight aspects of our unique interspecies bond. Learn more about the class and register to join us here. My co-faculty and I believe this offering will be a special treat. We hope that you’ll come, sit and stay.
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