Extra lobes or integrating lobes? Why not try both?
As for computer interface, I say let's keep it simple at first.
>> It would also be exciting to uplift them since
>> they are so different from us. I imagine the ideas/experiences they/we could
>> share would be fantastic/near-mind-shattering to us/them.
>
>They have an excellent visual system and a beautiful texture-shifting
>capability. I think they would develop some very interesting art.
But the pro-language crowd would point out that they are generally
nonsocial animals which might make trade/communication difficult.
Problem for another post.
Truly,
Daniel Ust