What happens when your dog uses the internet | Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas

Jul 3, 2025 - 17:05
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What happens when your dog uses the internet | Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas

Imagine this: you walk into a room, and your dog is on a video call with their fellow canine friends. Computer scientist Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas thinks the notion of a social internet for animals is not far off. She explores what happens when animals control their own technology — from parrots making friends online to monkeys choosing their favorite audio tracks — and shows how this technology transforms our understanding of animal consciousness.

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