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Why did humans decide they were exceptional? And has this notion twisted us out of shape? Simon Ings explores a compelling book “Visceral” ancient cave art in Lascaux, France Book Animate Michael Bond Pan Macmillan UK, Pegasus US (August) IMAGINE that you took an animal, tripled its lifespan, stuck the world’s knowledge in its pocket (indeed, gave it pockets at all) and, for good measure, told it about death. What might you end up with? A mightily confused, angst-ridden animal would be my bet, and I would strongly recommend it read Michael Bond’s Animate: How animals shape the human mind to at least begin to get a handle on its twisted condition. …
摘自《新科学家》(New Scientist)第3595期 · 2026年5月16日,Simon Ings。仅引用开头一小段供了解文章,版权归原刊所有,全文请阅读原刊。