Bird play

Francis talks to a gull.

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Francis: You’re playing, aren’t you.

Gull: Rao.

Francis: Just playing on the updraft.

Gull: Rao.

Francis: Play? Usually means amusement for humans. Play usually has a serious purpose for animals. Perhaps you’re playing to practice flying skills?

Gull: Wheee.

Francis: But when would you need to fly upside down? No purpose in that. Just fun. Playing, definitely playing.

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Voiceover

Man talks to bird. Correction. Man talks himself through bird. Is that the basis of anthropomorphism?

A dialogue with oneself leads to revelation. Correction. Depending on the dialogue, depending on the self addressed, a self-interview MIGHT lead to some understanding.

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