On Second Thought for Friday, June 3, 2016

Biologists have studied animal intelligence for years, but primatologist Frans de Waal thinks humans are the ones not smart enough to understand animal intelligence and that we observe animal behavior with our own exceptionalism in mind. He bridges the dividing line between humans and animals in his new book "Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?" We speak with de Waal about his research into breadth of animal intelligence. 

Also, for years, a theatre company in rural Fulton County has gone to extreme measures to change the look and feel of professional theatre. Serenbe Playhouse offers outdoor productions in settings that are as authentic as you can get to the storyline, and it recently expanded  to Atlanta. On Second Thought producer/reporter Sean Powers paid a visit to the Serenbe to catch a recent production of “Charlotte's Web.” 

 Primatologist Frans de Waal speaks to us about his research in his new book, "Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?" Then, a look at Serenbe Playhouse's outdoor production of Charlotte's Web. Afterwards, the Breakroom comes together to discuss a week full of interesting headlines.

And, Friday means our Breakroom will be gets back together to discuss a week full of interesting headlines. We talk about Snoop Dogg's disapproval of the “Roots” remake, Taylor Swift as an “Aryan idol” and what the fuss is about the forthcoming all-female “Ghostbusters” movie. The Breakroom gang gives their thoughts on more news from the past week. We talk about Big Boi's issues with modern-day mothers, a new device that lets you lick your cat, and who's to blame for the death of Harambe the gorilla.