What I've been reading: 2008-06-30

• Spanish parliament approves 'human rights' for apes (Guardian)
  Great apes should have the right to life and freedom, according to a resolution passed in the Spanish parliament, in what could become landmark legislation to enshrine human rights for chimpanzees, gorillas, orang-utans and bonobos.
• The Science of Humour (More Intelligent Life)
  Apes do it.
• Should we care why people give to charity?(Peter Singer)
  Public displays of philanthropy are often frowned upon. But should we care what motivates the giver?