The Horrible Aspects of Science: The Horror of Nim The Ape Language Study 1973

The Ape Language Study of 1973, commonly known as the "Nim Chimpsky" project, aimed to teach American Sign Language (ASL) to a chimpanzee named Nim. Led by Herbert S. Terrace, the study raised ethical concerns due to its treatment of Nim and other primates. Despite initial optimism, the project ultimately questioned the feasibility of teaching language to non-human primates and led to debates about the ethical treatment of animals in research.