Shankar Vedantam

What makes the mind of a human different from that of other animals? Psychologist Laurie Santos says we can't know the answer to that question if we only study humans. This week, we turn to Laurie's work with monkeys to understand which parts of human behavior are distinct, and which we share with other species.

Psychologist Laurie Santos explores the distinction between human and animal minds, highlighting the importance of studying monkeys to understand behavior.

The Monkey Marketplace