The “I” of the Octopus? New Declaration Challenges Our View of Animals

On the 19th of April, a landmark declaration emerged, endorsed by a consortium of esteemed scientists from across the globe.

This declaration articulates three pivotal assertions concerning the consciousness of animals, highlighting a topic that has long captivated both scientific inquiry and public interest.

The declaration’s first statement underscores the compelling evidence supporting the attribution of conscious experiences to mammals and birds. Moreover, the declaration’s second…