In this Sentient Developments Podcast George Dvorsky talks about octopus intelligence, the rise of wrongful birth suits in Israel and elsewhere, and the latest news and findings into autism. George reprises the talk he gave on designer psychologies at the H+ conference at Parson's University in NYC earlier this year. Lastly, George discusses how religion works as a reproduction control system.

Music used in this episode:

"At Last" by Plaid
"Hours" by Tycho
"Ballad of Gloria Featherbottom" by Mux Mool

In this Sentient Developments Podcast George Dvorsky talks about octopus intelligence, the rise of wrongful birth suits in Israel and elsewhere, and the latest news and findings into autism. George reprises the talk he gave on designer psychologies at the H+ conference at Parson's University in NYC earlier this year. Lastly, George discusses how religion works as a reproduction control system.

Music used in this episode:

"At Last" by Plaid
"Hours" by Tycho
"Ballad of Gloria Featherbottom" by Mux Mool

http://www.archive.org/download/SentientDevelopmentsPodcast2011.11.13/20111113_SD_Podcast.mp3