Comment on The Definition of Non-Judgemental
pomegranatefern@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Does this imply that pigeons don’t experience the Uncanny Valley? Does it mean that we can determine whether non-human animals experience the Uncanny Valley? Because I would love to see a deep dive into how common that is in the animal kingdom.
It might also be their version of the uncanny valley applies for different things.
A dog’s uncanny valley might be something that smells slightly off, but humans wouldn’t think much about a human that smells funny, for example.
A pigeon’s might focus on other features instead of the face.
Very good point! Would love to see that researched as well.
cynar@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’d also be fascinated if we figured out a way to do it
I personally suspect it’s not common in the animal kingdom. It’s quite likely a defense against leprosy, a disease that is most dangerous in larger society type communities, without outside predators (to pick off the sick).
That theory might be wrong however. Its distribution would tell us a lot about what it defends against.
Neondragon25@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I’ll throw in, probably for death and disease. many other animals have heightened smell, so humans had to evolve a different “sense” for that.
cynar@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The uncanny valley is FAR stronger with moving things Vs inanimate ones. It’s likely modified from a revulsion of dead things, but seems to be distinct now.
Most diseases don’t show strongly enough to trigger it, most of the time. Historically, the exception has been leprosy. I’m honestly curious if it’s evolved to keep us clear of leppers specifically or not.