Why people recommend it
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know by Alexandra Horowitz is a popular science book that examines canine perception, cognition, and behavior from the perspective of the animals themselves. On the episode Why Are Cities (Still) So Expensive? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 435 of Freakonomics Radio, broadcast on January 19, 2023, Stephen Dubner recommended the work to his audience. Dubner noted that the author directs the dog cognition laboratory at Barnard College and praised the publication as a wonderful exploration of animal minds. He shared that reading the book allowed him to successfully step inside the perspective of a dog and glimpse the world through a canine point of view. Furthermore, Dubner encouraged listeners to experience the same shift in understanding, suggesting they could test the book's insights firsthand with a pet dog present in the room with them. The mention served as an engaging recommendation ahead of a dedicated book club segment focused on exploring canine behavior.
Who recommended it
- Stephen Dubner Recommended
Stephen Dubner — 1 mention
“Alexandra Horowitz who runs a dog cognition Lab at Barnard college is the author of a wonderful book called inside of a dog I've gotten inside of the dog and have glimpsed the dog's point of view you can do the same if you have a dog in the room with you”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“she is the author of several books about dogs the best known of which is called inside of a dog what dogs see smell and know”