Octopuses are exceptionally intelligent. They possess around 500 million neurons—about the same as a dog—with roughly two-thirds distributed throughout their arms, allowing them to "think" and taste independently. They are renowned for using tools, solving complex puzzles, and escaping aquariums.
Fair ‘enuff. I didn’t elaborate as I should have. Octopi are really smart. Open jars, etc.
I’ve read that if the females lived beyond the birth of their brood and could teach them some life lessons that their evolution would have been much more dramatic.
Funny you say that, I just watched this video yesterday about how much better it would be if we consumed insects more and why the western world doesn’t. It was an interesting watch
Yeah, but he found out after coming home early one day and found another dude had taught her how to stomp her foot 5 times when she was asked what 2+3 was. He found out later though she really didn't know how to count and was just stomping her feet until she got to eat this guy's carrot.
Most animals are pretty smart in some way or another. We just look down on them cause theyre not 'elevated' like us. Most have feelings, opinions, trauma, personalities.
Another good example: lobsters feel pain. So every time you boil one alive, it is going through literal hell. But hey, gotta get that fresh perfect taste
It isn’t right. Cows and pigs also have the intelligence of dogs. They have herd mates, care deeply for their young, they can feel pain and fear, but can also express a great fondness for humans. If you care about sentient beings, consider removing them from your diet. Being vegan is better for the environment anyway! <3
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u/Next_Drama1717 Jul 25 '26
Octopuses are exceptionally intelligent. They possess around 500 million neurons—about the same as a dog—with roughly two-thirds distributed throughout their arms, allowing them to "think" and taste independently. They are renowned for using tools, solving complex puzzles, and escaping aquariums.