One measure of intelligence is the number of neurons, or nerve cells, an organism has. Humans have about 100 billion. The common octopus has 130 billion. This hour, we explore the minds of octopuses, their behavior towards humans, and their interactions with each other.
Guests:
- Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus: a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness
Event:
- Sy Montgomery will be speaking at the Ohio State University Fawcett Center at 7 p.m., about her new book, with a Q and A, and a book signing to follow. Tickets are $15 can be purchased at the door.
This show originally aired on June 11, 2015 at 11 a.m.