Will Other Animals Evolve Intelligence?
No Animal Will Develop Human-Like Intelligence If Its Circumstances Don't Become Similar to Those That Required Our Ancestors to Develop Bigger Brains...
No animal will develop human-like intelligence if its circumstances don't become similar to those that required our ancestors to develop bigger brains. ... The ones with the best chances are the apes and the dolphins, or maybe the elephants, because they have the biggest brains after us.
Can dogs evolve intelligence?
On the whole, psychologist and dog researcher Stanley Coren estimates, the average dog's intelligence is roughly as sophisticated as a 2.5-year-old baby's. ... It's likely that these abilities have been shaped by evolution — over thousands of years, we've selected those dogs best adapted to live with humans.
What is the next intelligent animal after humans?
Orangutan. One of the smartest animals after humans, orangutans are especially gifted in terms of intellect. Like chimpanzees, they have their own cultures, and have been observed using a variety of sophisticated tools in the wild.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
