Does your dog really think and feel like a human? Do our closest primate relatives have brains and emotions similar to ours? What about the storied intelligence of dolphins and singing humpback whales? And do other species hold surprises for us if we’re willing to look closely? Join leading scientists whose research is challenging long-held assumptions about the differences between “animal” and “human” - and learn about pin-sized brains that can count, categorize, and hold a grudge against those who’ve tried to swat them.
Participants
Brian Hare; Anthropologist
Marc Hauser; Evolutionary Biologist
Patrick R. Hof; Neuroscientist
Jeremy Niven; Insect Neuroscientist
Vanessa Woods; Author, Research Scientist
Klaus Zuberbuhler; Primatologist
The World Science Festival returns to New York City June 2-6 with a sweeping program of cutting-edge science, making the esoteric understandable and the familiar fascinating. The world’s leading scientific minds will be joined by renowned artists and celebrated thinkers, for a five-day celebration of science through discourse and debate, dance and theater, film and the visual arts.
Please visit the World Science Festival website for more information about all the events taking place throughout New York City.
2010 World Science Festival Signature Ticket Packages are available for those who plan to attend multiple events.
