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Explore the fascinating concept of a social internet designed for animals in this 14-minute TED talk by computer scientist Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas. Discover how animals can control their own technology, from parrots forming online friendships to monkeys selecting their preferred audio tracks. Learn about the revolutionary implications of animal-computer interaction and how giving animals agency over digital tools transforms our understanding of animal consciousness and behavior. Examine real-world examples of animals engaging with technology independently and consider the future possibilities of inter-species digital communication. Gain insights into how this emerging field challenges traditional perspectives on animal intelligence and opens new avenues for research in both computer science and animal cognition.
