ABSTRACT

Albert and Samuel the Talking Chimps were a sensation. Their proud trainer,

Felicity, had taught them to use sign language, and the little fellows were now able

to use as many signs as a five-year-old human child might know words. It was

debatable, though, to what extent they really understood concepts. Conversations

typically went something like:

Hello Albert

Hello Felicity

Do you want some bananas?