[The Yugoslavian]

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This one might really be original. In any case it is highly relevant so I'm back to naming things after me.


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Nh.

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(Specifically the project would be declared a success the first time a chimp registered for, and put a post on, the Two Plus Two Philosphy Forum).


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It seems reasonable that one of the current wunder-chimps could effectively accomplish this feat already (although they may not really know what they are discussing or that they're engaging in a community with other beings).

This isn't really just a nit, but from your example I'm not exactly sure what it is you're asking. It doesn't seem you're asking that chimpanzees will gain an equal level of intelligence as most humans (after all, I could find numerous examples in this very forum of sub-human intellect). Or are you? In short, would the ability to use a computer in order to join and type some message on the internet be what you're after, or is it the ability to actually be able to engage in the discussions on a consistent basis and have some understanding of what is going on?

FWIW (male) chimpanzees have already exhibited a large propensity for accomplishing difficult feats in return for 'chimp-porn.' Think of the possibilities if female chimpanzees could be instructed to give chimp lap dances for a reward! It could be the breakthrough that would catapult your super smart chimp group to success.

Yugoslav