Whales' conversations
It took years of research but scientists may be on the verge of deciphering a non-human language
Well,
on the verge, it's easier said than done but it is a breakthrough
nonetheless.According to the following article " Reaserchers used
artificial intelligence to spot patterns in recordings of the marine
mamals
Although it seems premature to imagine a conversation with a
whale, which could also use their phonic alphabet in a musical
communication.
If proven true, it would be a major discovery :
For better whale conservation and by extension for a better wildlife conservation.
For the challenge it would give us, as human beings, to understand a completely alien architecture of thought
For all the lanuage and linguistic debates about the uniqueness of our human ability to conceptualise and share our ideas
And,last but not least, the wonder of being a trans-species translator
Véronique Wilkin