Barbara J. King
Animal Cognition Researcher | Exploring the Emotional Lives of Animals
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Barbara J. King is a renowned expert on animal cognition and emotion.
As a writer and professor of anthropology, she has dedicated her career to deepening our understanding of the rich inner worlds of our fellow creatures. King's TED Talks have inspired millions to reconsider how we perceive and interact with animals.
Her insights into animal behavior and psychology offer audiences a fresh perspective on the sentience and intelligence present throughout the natural world.
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Grief and love in the animal kingdom
From mourning orcas to distressed elephants, biological anthropologist Barbara J. King has witnessed grief and love across the animal kingdom. In this eye-opening talk, she explains the evidence behind her belief that many animals experience complex emotions, and suggests ways all of us can treat them more ethically -- including every time we eat. "Animals don't grieve exactly like we do, but this doesn't mean that their grief isn't real," she says. "It is real, and it's searing, and we can see it if we choose."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED2019 | 2019 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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