A group of scientists and ethicists argues there is sufficient evidence of the marine mammals’ intelligence, self-awareness and complex behaviour to enshrine their rights in legislation. Under the declaration of rights for cetaceans, a term that includes dolphins, whales and porpoises, the animals would be protected as “non-human persons” and have a legally enforceable right to life. (via Whales and dolphins ‘should have legal rights’ | World news | The Guardian)
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A wondering wandering mind trapped on a planet with too many thoughtless beings. Most days I don't mind. Some days it bugs me. Other days it drives me mad.
For fun I spend time following thought trails like this:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-cosmic-thread-revealed.html
And trying to untangle all my thoughts about things like this:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/compatibilism/
I am a self-contained think-tank looking for other self-contained think-tanks.
I also participate in a flash mob, play tennis, do animal rescue and collect pretty rocks found in high up places to which I hike.
How about you?
