limbodog OP t1_j9vawxc wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Reply to comment by AutoModerator in [WP] The aliens, it seems, do not consider us a sentient species because we are unable to 'keeneetaa'. We still haven't figured out what that means. by limbodog

I just thought I would add that I came up with this after watching a video about primates being taught sign language and I learned that, other than humans, none of them seem to be able to ask questions. Interrogative statements are just not something their brains can grasp.

ImperialArmorBrigade t1_j9wtmme wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:08 AM

Interesting. So they can answer questions but not ask?

I thought I heard about Coco the *gorilla asking a question about her favorite handler?

limbodog OP t1_j9wv3uo wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:21 AM

That's my understanding, yes

ImperialArmorBrigade t1_j9xzkwq wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:14 AM

I see now what you mean. They only know 500 or so words, basically stringing a few nouns along to create concepts. Can’t really ask a question that way.