Ben Waber reviewed Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith
A Riveting Tour of the Evolution of Subjective Experience and Cephalopod Behavior and Cognition
5 stars
This book is the best combination of engaging and informative, with a dazzling exploration of cephalopod behavior and cognition layered atop a deep examination of evolutionary history. It's rare that a book with so many academic citations remains so readable to those outside the field, but Godfrey-Smith's personal experience with these fascinating creatures and witty narrative style make this a must-read page turner. Highly recommend
This book is the best combination of engaging and informative, with a dazzling exploration of cephalopod behavior and cognition layered atop a deep examination of evolutionary history. It's rare that a book with so many academic citations remains so readable to those outside the field, but Godfrey-Smith's personal experience with these fascinating creatures and witty narrative style make this a must-read page turner. Highly recommend
