I’d need to see a sample size bigger than 1 to be sure that Alex’s (prima facie very impressive) achievements weren’t exaggerated. And it’s clear that he was a long, long way from the level of understanding shown by the snake in Genesis 3.
But you and DanArmak are right to point out that birds’ brains do seem to achieve more understanding per unit size than primate brains.
I’d need to see a sample size bigger than 1 to be sure that Alex’s (prima facie very impressive) achievements weren’t exaggerated. And it’s clear that he was a long, long way from the level of understanding shown by the snake in Genesis 3.
But you and DanArmak are right to point out that birds’ brains do seem to achieve more understanding per unit size than primate brains.