| json_metadata | "{"app":"musing/1.1","appTags":["question","nature","animals"],"appCategory":"question","appTitle":"Do animals think rationally?","appBody":"<p>Yes, they do, but keep in mind that they have radically different perceptions, social structures and methods of valuation than humans do. While we are very good at building things, animals are much more concerned with \"making do\" and \"having a good time\". </p>\n<p>They are very much alive and aware, like us, but of a somewhat alien mindset. They don't ascribe artificial value to objects like we do. You'll never find a dog that prefers money over food, because food is more useful and important in every way. But they do dance, and sing, and play; and basically they live much more fulfilled lives because they only care about \"animal\" things. </p>\n<p>There are some cases of animals, such as crows, who are capable of ascribing artificial value to objects, but that's really just an example of different priorities for different types of species. But in all cases, the most important thing to remember is that humans are animals too. We're made out of meat, just like everybody else. So on the basis of that fact alone, yes... </p>\n<p>Animals can think rationally. </p>\n<p>Have a good day. :) </p>","appDepth":2,"appParentPermlink":"f3nu3lmcp","appParentAuthor":"littymumma","musingAppId":"aU2p3C3a8N","musingAppVersion":"1.1","musingPostType":"answer"}" |
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