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[–] 1 point 5 months ago (6 children)

Not necessarily. You are projecting your own fears in that situation onto the bird, but the bird wouldn't have the same perspective.

As a human, your brain evolved over millions of years to only feel comfortable when you are standing on solid ground. Flying through the air is about the most alien experience a human brain can have, and it won't respond well to that situation.

But a bird's brain has evolved to be extremely high and not think twice about it, probably even enjoy it. Ever see a flying bird that didn't look happy?

So while you would be naturally freaking out at flying around like that, a bird would probably feel right at home, and relaxed.

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  • [–] 11 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

    It’s not exactly projecting because I would personally have a blast. But that’s largely because I would understand what is happening.

    I doubt the height would scare the bird, like you said, they are used to that. What they probably aren’t used to is being confined while strapped to a drone they can’t control. That’s more like the experience of being picked off by a bird of prey. I would imagine birds enjoy flying free. This is not that.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    brain has evolved to be extremely high and not think twice about it, probably even enjoy it.

    mine too

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