Primatologists in Discussion

The Netherlands meets Japan

Primatologen in Discussie

Insight in the evolution of human cognition can be obtained through researching apes.

Only humans have emotions.

In Japan, robots have a soul.

These and more theses were discussed by the Japanese and Dutch primatologists Tetsuro Matsuzawa and Jan van Hooff in the special ambience of the Leiden SieboldHuis on March 8, 2016.

You can (re)watch the event here:

We would like to thank everyone who joined and we hope you enjoyed the evening!

Mariska Kret, organizer of the event