Let me elaborate, how likely is that there’s an animal on earth that’s smarter than us? By smarter, I understand intelligence is a nuanced topic unique to different animals, so for the sake of argument, let’s talk about, mathematics, critical thinking about where and how to apply those mathematical concepts, and creativity in any form.
AFAIK some scientists have argued that some porpoises (dolphins, orcas, etc) are more intelligent than us period. They’re just severely limited in what technology they can develop because of their bodies and where they live.
So you’re saying if dolphins develop fingers/a thumb on their prehensile penis, we’re hosed?
If HiddenLayer is not saying that, then I will.
Bottlenoses, I’ve read somewhere, are as smart as 7-year olds.
Orcas are either the only one or one of the few species of dolphin with a larger amount of cerebrum neurons than us, so they should be smarter.
I’m not sure if that counts for the males though, because females are bigger and it’s a matriarchal society.
Sounds like a skill issue to me
I mean sure, but that’s irrelevant to the discussion of intelligence and cognitive faculties.
A paralytic also can’t build anything, does it make Steven Hawking less intelligent than the average redneck?