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**WillowSun** · 07-06-12 at 03:37 AM

by 'soul' you mean sense of self (self-awareness), right Mac? yes its proven for upper primates, dolphins, not sure about other species off the top of head.

emotions are however more widespread. While u cant confuse stress with emotions, emotions beyond instinct have been demonstrated in individuals, but not convincingly with species. Environment (social) has a lot to do with it

**MacFalic** · 07-07-12 at 12:45 AM

@WillowSun
Yes, I believe that self-awareness, sentience is part of the construct that equals a 'soul'.

clownpuncher · 07-07-12 at 07:56 AM

oooooo! a monkey! i want one! I'd teach it to smoke cigarettes and get me beer.

Kinda reminds me of the simpsons episode where homer gets a helper monkey mojo.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP8VlpAtbo4

07-07-12 at 07:56 AM	#17
clownpuncher Novice Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 184	oooooo! a monkey! i want one! I'd teach it to smoke cigarettes and get me beer. Kinda reminds me of the simpsons episode where homer gets a helper monkey mojo. Code: Select All http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP8VlpAtbo4

07-06-12 at 03:37 AM	#15
WillowSun Therianthrope Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,190	by 'soul' you mean sense of self (self-awareness), right Mac? yes its proven for upper primates, dolphins, not sure about other species off the top of head. emotions are however more widespread. While u cant confuse stress with emotions, emotions beyond instinct have been demonstrated in individuals, but not convincingly with species. Environment (social) has a lot to do with it

07-07-12 at 12:45 AM	#16
MacFalic Sleeps with Kuune Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Cunning Sheep Posts: 877	@WillowSun Yes, I believe that self-awareness, sentience is part of the construct that equals a 'soul'.