A fascinating book, much like the cover claims. The first 2/3 of it flow pretty well and you learn about the Cephalopods (Octopi, Squid, Cuttlefish) and not only their evolution but the myriad ways they have complex and intelligent systems.
The back 1/3 delves into conscious thought, philosophical questions and the intersection of an "other" that is as alien to humans as you could think, but there may be more to them than the "apples and oranges" we generally think about.
The fact that you now have to use anesthetics when operating on them, and they seem capable of personality and almost rational thought, as well as time keeping and learning?
Don't know what think, even though the book is amazing and interesting.
I'll never eat squid or octopus again though.
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