Why Koko Probably Could Not Use Sign Language
Soup Emporium · Commentary · 49 min · 2021 · YouTube title: Why Koko (Probably) Couldn't Talk (Sorry) | The Deep Dive
Why it's here
Recommended as a thorough debunking of Koko's supposed language ability in threads about animal communication.
What it covers
A long video essay arguing that Koko the gorilla probably could not actually use sign language. It examines the cherry-picked data and the lack of transparency behind the claims, drawing on published critiques.