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Monkeys given infinite time would probably get carpal tunnel or form a labor union before typing out Shakespeare. (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I dnn't know, we might get this gem from the monkeys first "It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times." I would consider that a win even more than the monkey's forming a very militant labor union.

[โ€“] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

I would think that monkey art, given a surplus of free time, would evolve at the pace of their own lived experiences and accumulated craft skills. Idk if we'd ever get Shakespeare, but we could very well get a more modern and ape-centric take on Planet of the Apes, Curious George, or Bedtime for Bonzo.