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Dogs' Brains Have Human-like "Voice Area"

Posted by samzenpus on from the listen-up-lassie dept.

sciencehabit writes "When you hear a friend's voice, you immediately picture her, even if you can't see her. And from the tone of her speech, you quickly gauge if she's happy or sad. You can do all of this because your human brain has a 'voice area.' Now, scientists using brain scanners and a crew of eager dogs have discovered that dog brains, too, have dedicated voice areas. The finding helps explain how canines can be so attuned to their owners' feelings."

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  1. Proof dogs talk: by Tablizer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Here is an example conversation:

    Me: "What's on top of the house?"

    Dog: "Roof!"

    Me: "Who's the most famous baseball player?"

    Dog: "Ruth!"

    Me: "How does sand-paper feel?"

    Dog: "Rough!"

    3 out 3!

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    Table-ized A.I.
    1. Re:Proof dogs talk: by Frohboy · · Score: 4, Funny

      I personally prefer the version where a guy is showing his friend his new talking dog.

      New dog owner: Hey Sparky, what's on top of the house?
      Sparky: Roof!

      New dog owner: Hey Sparky, how does sandpaper feel?
      Sparky: Rough!

      New dog owner: Hey Sparky, who was the best baseball player of all time?
      Sparky: Ruth!

      Friend: Come on, you expect me to believe this bullshit?

      Sparky: What? You think I should have gone with DiMaggio?

  2. also by Charliemopps · · Score: 4, Funny

    My dogs "fart area" of the brain is very similar to a humans.