I appreciate this perspective and suggestion so very much. The participants' concern for the octopus also deeply moved me, and I failed to express that or to explore the wonderfully articulate question that you raise. I have been thinking a lot about octopuses as mirrors that lead us to learn about our own behaviors, and you're right to point my attention toward the value of learning from the experiences of these students and our attitudes toward captivity.
I share your hope for follow up support for La'Darion, and I'm going to write to MaST to see if I can learn more. Thank you again for this kind and thoughtful comment! I wish you all the best in your journey, and if you ever want to talk about it, or exchange other octopus thoughts, please feel free to e-mail me.
And yes, I will definitely share the panel video when it's up!
I appreciate this perspective and suggestion so very much. The participants' concern for the octopus also deeply moved me, and I failed to express that or to explore the wonderfully articulate question that you raise. I have been thinking a lot about octopuses as mirrors that lead us to learn about our own behaviors, and you're right to point my attention toward the value of learning from the experiences of these students and our attitudes toward captivity.
I share your hope for follow up support for La'Darion, and I'm going to write to MaST to see if I can learn more. Thank you again for this kind and thoughtful comment! I wish you all the best in your journey, and if you ever want to talk about it, or exchange other octopus thoughts, please feel free to e-mail me.
And yes, I will definitely share the panel video when it's up!