In Illinois, a research center has perfected a way to communicate with the Bonomo Chimps and has been using this machine for 7 years. Primates use the machine to talk to humans and have no problem using the 350 word machine, each with its own button to communicate.
Many people are surprised at this breakthrough, although they really shouldn’t be, because their findings are completely in line with research by Jane Goodall and the Institute in Washington State that works with chimpanzees. Stephen Hart’s “The Language of Animals” discusses this type of human-animal communication and is also discussed in depth, and this great work in Illinois should come as no surprise.
These Bonomo Chimps are impressive primates and we really aren’t that different as DNA is just 1% different. It is time for the world to realize the truth. We must stop allowing religion to cloud our judgments about this science. One Bonomo Chimp Kanzi is a superstar, but all these primates are capable of it, just like dolphins and other higher order mammals, it is only a matter of time until our tools allow us to communicate with all of them.
Humanity needs to shed its arrogance and religious beliefs long enough to wake up and realize the reality of the many species here on Earth. In fact, if we do not realize that there is other intelligent life here on Earth, we will miss a great opportunity. If you don’t think they are smart because your Church, Mosque or Priest says so, then you are denying reality. If you don’t believe me, just ask them, because the Bonomo Chimps will tell you right to your face. What are you afraid of? The truth? Think about it.