“The average lifespan of the common octopus is less than a year. Even the big ones don’t live any longer than five, which means that all of them die right after their kids are born. The don’t pass a single thing on to the next generation- no memories, no culture. In a way, shouldn’t humans feel lucky?”

“The average lifespan of the common octopus is less than a year. Even the big ones don’t live any longer than five, which means that all of them die right after their kids are born. The don’t pass a single thing on to the next generation- no memories, no culture. In a way, shouldn’t humans feel lucky?”

— Carlie Sorosiak