What makes us so "special"?

Skyhook
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:55:03 +0000

Dogs are the species I interact with most often (other than human). Things I have enjoyed observing about dogs:


I love watching dogs dream. (Little barks and whines, and twitching of feet.)
Dogs can get jealous of other dogs, they can tease and annoy other dogs just for fun, they can detest or take care of other dogs.
Dogs love to play–with humans or other dogs; they’re very good at it.
Like humans, some dogs have a good sense of humor, and can laugh at you.


To me, humans are different in that they are always seeking to organize their world–to make systems. They also build big things.