An exploration into the minds of dolphins as a model for non-human intelligence, this conversation delves into how their complex communication systems and cognitive abilities can help us understand other potential intelligences. John Michael Godier is joined by cognitive psychologist and marine mammal scientist Dr. Diana Reiss, known for her groundbreaking research on dolphin self-awareness and vocalizations, highlighting surprising parallels with potential extraterrestrial communication. Links: https://seashepherd.org/our-team/dr-diana-reiss/ McCowan, B., & Reiss, D. (1995). Maternal aggressive contact vocalizations in captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): Wide-band, low-frequency signals during mother/aunt-infant interactions. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/zoo.1430140402 Morrison, R., & Reiss, D. (2018). Precocious development of self-awareness in dolphins. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189813 00:00 Introduction to Dolphin Intelligence and Alien Communication 05:12 Diana Reiss's Early Research on Dolphin Cognition 10:05 Mirror Self-Recognition and Self-Awareness in Dolphins 15:47 Dolphin Communication and Vocalization Studies 20:32 Dolphin Echolocation and Sensory Perception 25:15 Dolphins Demonstrating Empathy and Altruism 31:10 Cognitive Parallels Between Dolphins and Primates 36:03 Dolphins' Use of Tools and Creative Play Behavior 41:08 Ethical Treatment and Dolphin Well-Being 46:10 Advocacy and Efforts Against Dolphin Captivity 50:10 Decoding Communication: Dolphins, AI, and Alien Signals 55:00 Future Research Directions and Final Thoughts YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3qvETKooktNgCvvheuQDw/join Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-michael-godier/subscribe Apple: https://apple.co/3CS7rjT More JMG https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnMichaelGodier Want to support the channel? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShow Follow us at other places! @JMGEventHorizon Music: https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/ https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/ https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/ FOOTAGE: NASA ESA/Hubble ESO - M.Kornmesser ESO - L.Calcada ESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org) NAOJ University of Warwick Goddard Visualization Studio Langley Research Center Pixabay