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Laura Simone Lewis
Assistant professor in psychological and brain sciences and anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who researches social cognition and long-term social memory in chimpanzees and bonobos.
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Jan 21, 2026
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Inside the social minds -- and amazing memories -- of chimps and bonobos, with Laura Simone Lewis, PhD
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Join Laura Simone Lewis, an assistant professor at UC Santa Barbara, as she uncovers the incredible long-term social memories of chimpanzees and bonobos. She shares a fascinating story about a bonobo who recognized family after 26 years apart. The conversation explores how these apes navigate social connections, highlighting their preferences for friends over rivals. Lewis also touches on implications for animal welfare and what their cognitive abilities reveal about human evolution. Get ready for a deep dive into the minds of our closest relatives!
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