Yep I agree with you on a lot of what you say. Interesting discussion. I love a good argument and am always willing to exchange ideas and POVs. Interesting to hear your thoughts on the following.
If I tried to have a conversation with someone from a different culture and country who spoke a language I did not understand then I would not have the grammer and would have to resort to signs and gesticulations only being able to talk in primitive terms. Interesting to see how this is in any way different from animals trying to communicate with us and vice versa. I am no expert in this field and bow to your knowledge. However it is still funny to see the reaction from my dogs when we say certain words and they even try to say "out" when they want a walk.

I have always thought it incredibly conceited that we humans set ourselves so far apart from animals when genetically there is very little difference. Am I wrong? LOL

Most animals tend not to be as violent and self destructive as humans.

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