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[-] T156@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It might also be their version of the uncanny valley applies for different things.

A dog's uncanny valley could be something that smells slightly off, but humans wouldn't think much about a human that smells funny, for example.

Whereas a pigeons may well focus on other features instead of the face.

[-] pomegranatefern@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Very good point! Would love to see that researched as well.

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