If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity

This challenges the belief that human intelligence makes us the superior species, suggesting instead that our complex minds may be more of a burden than an advantage. While humans have developed advanced language, science, and technology, these traits have also led to destructive behaviors, like war and environmental degradation. Meanwhile, many animals thrive without the need for such intelligence, often succeeding in ways we cannot, such as in communication, problem-solving, and even financial markets. By comparing human cognition to the remarkable abilities of animals, the work argues that intelligence may not be the key to survival, and that animals may have more to teach us about happiness and success than we realize. Through humor and surprising facts, it invites a rethinking of what it means to be truly "smart."

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