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If we indeed share 98 % of our DNA with Chimpanzees, why are they so much smarter than we are?

Posted - July 10, 2018
Tag : Chimpanzees

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  • 5391
    Though I suspect this was asked in jest, I will insist (also in jest) that you speak for yourself. 
      July 10, 2018 6:03 AM MDT
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  • 44603
    It is quite amazing. This chimp is teaching this woman 'sign'.

      July 10, 2018 6:18 AM MDT
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  • 6477
    Whether they are smarter or not is a value judgement. Technically they aren't smarter, their brains are less well developed but one could argue that because they lead a simpler life, they have created a better world for themselves.. 
      July 10, 2018 8:01 AM MDT
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  • 13395
    They are probably just more alert and aware than we are. In time via evolution they might learn how to  be as dumb as we are.
      July 10, 2018 10:44 AM MDT
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  • 373
    Great question! I don't know.
      September 16, 2018 11:41 AM MDT
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