A new study reveals that apes possess the ability to understand when others lack knowledge and will actively communicate to bridge the gap. This 'theory of mind' allows apes to recognize ignorance and adjust their behavior accordingly, suggesting a shared evolutionary history with humans in this complex social skill.
Researchers tested if apes could exercise “theory of mind” and found that they can tell if someone is ignorant and will leap to bridge the knowledge gap, a first.Chris Krupenye, the study’s co-author, explained that our ability to recognize when others lack knowledge is key to our most advanced social behaviors.This cognitive process, known as “theory of mind,” enables humans to “cooperate, communicate, and work together strategically.
Sometimes, it was obvious that Townrow knew where it was; other times, he wasn’t privy to that information. Depending on his knowledge set, the apes reacted differently. When he knew, they didn’t respond. In the case that he hadn’t seen where Krupenye had placed the treat, they jumped in.Kanzi, a bonobo, was part of the study. Image credit: Ape Initiative“Their fingers would point right through the mesh—it was clear what they were trying to communicate,” Krupenye said.
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