“No distinction in kind rather than degree between ourselves and the chimps? No distinction? Seriously, folks? Here is a simple operational test: the chimpanzees invariably are the one behind the bars of their cages.”
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David Berlinski
David Berlinski is an American educator renowned for his contributions to mathematics and philosophy. Born in 1942, he graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. in mathematics. Berlinski is praised for his clear and insightful writing style, with his works spanning a wide range of topics from scientific philosophy to cultural commentary. more
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