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Haha, this is the most Western, Neoliberal headline ever, which also is extra funny that it comes from The Economist. Anyone that's had a relationship with an animal knows this. Seems intuitive with things like Buddhism. But, it's a cool read for the science.
Exactly. They talk about it like it's a groundbreaking new discovery.
Only losely related, but I believe your anecdotal evidence lines up with my own as well. I adopted 2 cats last year and find myself more seriously considering veganism lately. Sure, I anthropomorphize a lot of their actions and behaviors, but I'm learning there's a lot more to animals than I previously thought.
They are family and more like us than we give them credit for even if we communicate in different ways. Pets are so rewarding if you give them the autonomy to be themselves.
If it wasn't for the paywall. 🤷
Also "probably".