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How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World

Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.

How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World

Season 1 Episode 13 | 10m 12s | CC

In 1970, a recording of a whale song changed the world. The album, “Songs Of The Humpback Whale,” helped launch a movement to ban commercial whaling and protect endangered species. Today, scientists are getting closer and closer to understanding and imitating animal communication. Will we use this newfound power to protect our planetary neighbors? Here’s what we know.

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Funding for FAR OUT is provided by the National Science Foundation.