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When we gaze into the eyes of a wild animal, or even a beloved pet, can we ever really know what they might be thinking? Is it naive to assume they're experiencing something close to human emotions?

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Designing any project or space dedicated to improving the lives of others touches on the philosophical problem of other minds. What mental states, beliefs, desires, and self-identified needs does ...

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