In this conversation, Leo Trottier discusses the interdisciplinary foundations of Fluent Pet, emphasizing the importance of cognitive science in understanding animal behavior and communication. He explores the emotional connections humans have with their pets and the implications of interspecies communication for animal rights and empathy. The conversation also touches on the future of technology in enhancing communication between species and the role of education in fostering empathy in children through interactions with animals.

Chapters

00:00 Interdisciplinary Foundations of Fluent Pet 03:34 Understanding Interspecies Communication 09:11 The Emotional Connection with Pets 13:27 Future Aspirations in Interspecies Communication 17:52 Teaching Empathy Through Animal Interaction 22:29 Exploring the Depth of Animal Communication 25:47 The Future of Animal Rights and Communication

Learn more about FluentPet

https://fluent.pet/en-ca

Learn more about Emily MacLean's new podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lkuugFdimhfDhdDDOV3X2

Catch Tricia with AAIE this Fall:

https://www.aaie.org/leadership-learning/future-foresight-community