Symbolic communication between two simulated pigeons (Columba livia simulata)

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1995; 81: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Perceptual Motor Skills. 20-22.

Abstract: Through the use of learned symbols, a computer-simulated pigeon accurately communicated information about hidden colors to another simulated pigeon. Each verbal exchange was initiated with a spontaneous request fur information. The two simulants engaged in a sustained and natural conversation without human intervention, demonstrating that symbolic communication, previously shown by primates and nonprimates, can be performed by adaptive systems generally.

Note: Article DE Muir, Univ Alabama, Dept Math, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 USA

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