The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

8 - The Dolphin

Jun 16, 2014
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INSIGHT

Lilly's Dolphin Cognitive Breakthrough

  • Lilly was the pioneer who shifted views on dolphins' cognitive abilities.
  • He claimed dolphins exhibited complex emotions and controlled anger like humans.
ANECDOTE

Scientists' Ketamine Ape Trip

  • Dr. John C. Lilly and Dr. Eynwright took ketamine and experienced primal ape-like states.
  • Enright acted like he was fighting a leopard and climbed fake trees in the lab, showing altered states.
ANECDOTE

Dolphins on LSD Experiment

  • Lilly gave dolphins LSD resulting in increased heart and respiration rates.
  • Dolphins often became stranded out of water, causing distress and physical harm.
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