> Something they do when they encounter a complex problem is sit and apparently simulate potential solutions until they settle on a plan.

Now imagine what ingenious plans they could come up with if only they took a walk instead of sitting while thinking!

Have you read this?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Time_(novel)

How did we find that out? Are they physically acting out the stuff they’re simulating or is there an EEG for insects?

Would be fun to see if they could learn to think with Portals