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The Human Spark  Monkeys and Magic Fruit

Researcher Laurie Santos demonstrates an illusion test she runs on monkeys in Puerto Rico. Details

 

Program: The Human Spark

Episode: Monkeys and Magic Fruit

Researcher Laurie Santos demonstrates an illusion test she runs on free-ranging monkeys in Puerto Rico. Seeing how the monkeys respond opens a window onto the evolution of our own cognitive abilities and helps isolate the beginnings of the human spark.

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Duration: (5:00)
Premiere Date: 12/15/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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