Chimpanzees can change their minds like humans: What it means and why a new study is making scientists rethink logic and rationality
Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 9:58 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A groundbreaking study published in Science reveals that chimpanzees can rationally revise their beliefs much like humans. Conducted by researchers from UC Berkeley and partner universities, the experiments showed that chimps weigh evidence, reassess decisions, and even recognize when initial information was misleading. This metacognitive reasoning—thinking about their own thoughts—suggests that rationality and reflection are not uniquely human but deeply rooted in our shared evolutionary past.
