Chris Doss wrote:
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> We are actually in a great state of ignorance as to how nonhuman beings cognize the world, given that only they know and we can't talk to them, except to some extent to a few higher primates, and their symbol use is limited to things like "I hungry," "give doll," and "dog scary." Thus, I recommend not making statements about how they presumably function or do not function, as it is 99% pure speculation.
I haven't kept up on any of the research, but my impression a few years ago was that there was a great deal of research by neuroscientists in this area and condiderable progress. Are you sure that "we" in your post is not code for "I, Chris Doss"?
Carrol