Post by petrolino on Jul 19, 2020 23:17:50 GMT
One difference though is that spiders dream with their eyes open (no eyelids), like resting computers on permanent standby, which makes them better space travellers. Some insects have lashes around their eyes for sensing, but these are similar to sensing body lashes, so not really eye lashes per se.
Humans can dream with their eyes open during sleep paralysis which is a terrifying experience that can cause the effect of waking twice (or even multiple times).
"In the book "On Intelligence" by Jeff Hawkins (one of my top 10 science books ever!) the author discusses machine intelligence - with the challenge that an intelligent being could lay in the dark and think - or dream. This is something unimaginable for computer intelligence.
So if a spider were to dream, it would prove itself more intelligent than the smartest AI software made (yet.)The question of animal intelligent is a still unfolding field, but I feel there's enough evidence (tool use, Alex the parrot, Chase the border collie, etc) that some animals are intelligent. If some are, then probably all are - we just haven't bridged the gap to communicate.
Based on all this I conclude that spiders are intelligent, have a working brain (of sorts) and thus probably do dream."
- Gene Sewell, Computer Programmer & Ware Designer
'Spiders are symbolic of feminine powers and a symbol of creativity due to the intricate webs they spin. The spider meaning represents mystery, growth, and power, just like the seal spirit animal. It symbolizes the shadow of yourself, or the dark aspect of your personality. ... Your spider totem wants you to celebrate your feminine energy and allow others to get to know you on a more personal level.'
- Google Machine