Author archives: Jamie Woodhouse

“It was a huge wake-up call… I felt like I’d been living a lie” – Delci Winders – Sentientism Ep:163

Delci Winders is an animal protection lawyer, scholar, teacher and programme builder. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.”

“I document their lives so we can see and remember that they are individuals” – Jo-Anne McArthur – Photojournalist – Sentientism Ep:162

Jo-Anne McArthur is a photojournalist and founder of We Animals. A Sentientist conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better future.

Mainstreaming Sentientism into UK Worldviews & Religions Education…?

It’s great to have Sentientism covered well in this new Worldviews and Religious Education teaching resource for the UK about non-religious worldviews. This feels like progress.

India has a rich history of pro-animal thought. So why aren’t we using that in our advocacy (instead of global north narratives)? – Varda Mehrotra – Sentientism Ep: 161

Varda Mehrotra is an activist and co-founder of the Indian animal NGO Samayu. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“Mother Cow, Mother India” – Yamini Narayanan – International Development Asst. Prof – Sentientism Ep:160

Dr. Yamini Narayanan is the author of “Mother Cow, Mother India”. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.”

Should non-sentient agents matter too? – Philosopher Nicolas Delon – Sentientism Ep:159

Nicolas is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at the New College of Florida. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness” – Walter Veit – Sentientism Ep:158

Walter Veit is an interdisciplinary scientist, philosopher and writer focusing on biology, minds and ethics. A conversation about his new book A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness”.

“This is a critical decade… the calm before the storm” – Anita Krajnc & Nicola Harris – Plant Based Treaty – Sentientism Ep:157

Anita Krajnc and Nicola Harris are from the Plant Based Treaty initiative. A conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how can we make a better world?”

“Animal Liberation Now!” – Peter Singer – Sentientism Episode 156

Peter Singer is often referred to as the “world’s most influential living philosopher.” A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

Dogs and pigs have meaningful lives! – Philosopher Michael Hauskeller – Sentientism Episode 155

Michael Hauskeller is head of philosophy at Liverpool University. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings”.

“With great power comes great responsibility” – Elan Abrell – Anthropologist & Author – Sentientism Episode 154

Elan Abrell is a cultural anthropologist and author of “Saving Animals: Multispecies Ecologies of Rescue and Care”. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“Just dive in and meet people where they’re at” – Ashley Byrne – PETA Outreach Director – Sentientism Episode 153

Ashley Byrne is Director of Outreach for PETA. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“I went vegan finally when I fell in love with one” – filmmaker & writer Jay Shapiro – Sentientism Episode 151

Jay is an award winning filmmaker, writer, and podcaster. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.”

Should Effective Altruism Take Abolitionism More Seriously? – Dhruv Makwana – Sentientism Episode 150

Dhruv is a PhD student at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. Sentientism is evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.

“Vegan pets… They’re enjoying their lives more & they’re living longer” – Dr. Andrew Knight – Sentientism Episode 148

Andrew is Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics and a vet. A Sentientist conversation about “what’s real?” “who matters?” and “How To Make a Better Future?”

“Animal research… much harm with very little benefit” – Neuroscientist Dr Katherine Roe from PETA – Sentientism Episode 147

Katherine Roe is chief of Science Advancement and Outreach (SAO) at PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

Bursting “The Reality Bubble” – Ziya Tong – Science Broadcaster & Author – Sentientism Episode 146

Ziya is a science broadcaster and author of “The Reality Bubble”. A Sentientist conversation about evidence, reason and compassion.

A US Constitution For All Sentient Beings – Maybe Sooner Than We Think? – Professor Michael Dorf – Sentientism Episode 145

Michael Dorf is a law professor and scholar of U.S. constitutional law. A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“How do you find meaning in a universe that’s doomed?” – Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack @AstroKatie – Sentientism Episode 144

Dr Katie Mack, or AstroKatie online, is an astrophysicist and science communicator. A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion”.

“Veterinarians are merchants of doubt for the animal agriculture industry” – Dr. Crystal Heath of Our Honor – Sentientism Episode 142

Crystal Heath is a full time vet and founder of the non-profit Our Honor. A Sentientist Conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“All suffering matters morally” – Eva Hamer from Pax Fauna – Sentientism Episode 141

Eva is Operations Lead for Pax Fauna. A Sentientist Conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”. Or “what’s real?” and “who matters?”

“Animal rights is a social justice issue now” – Fashion Activist Bel Jacobs- Sentientism Episode 140

Bel Jacobs is a fashion journalist and activist. A Sentientist Conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how can we make a better future?”

“Who am I to take another’s life?” – Paige Parsons Roache of UnchainedTV – Sentientism Episode 138

Paige is communications director for UnchainedTV. A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“What is it like to be another animal?” Lori Marino – Sentientism Episode 137

Lori is Executive Director of The Kimmela Center and Founder & President of The Whale Sanctuary Project. A Sentientist Conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”

“Rationality comes with responsibility” – Kathy Hessler – Sentientism Episode 136

An interview with Kathy Hessler about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how can we make a better world?” Kathy is Assistant Dean, Animal Legal Education at George Washington University Law School and Director of the Animal Legal Education Initiative. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“The Creative Lives of Animals” – Author Carol Gigliotti – Sentientism Episode 135

Carol is the author of “The Creative Lives of Animals”. A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“It just started to not make sense” ObjectivelyDan – Host of “Truth Wanted” Sentientism Episode 134

ObjectivelyDan is the host of the call-in show “Truth Wanted”. A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion”.

“I relate directly to other creatures – I don’t need any belief system” – Karen Davis – United Poultry Concerns President – Sentientism Episode 133

Karen Davis is an animal rights advocate and president of United Poultry Concerns. A Sentientist conversation about “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

“I agree wholeheartedly with Sentientism” – A.C. Grayling – Humanist Philosopher & Author – Sentientism Episode 132

A Sentientist conversation with philosopher A.C. Grayling about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “How can we make a better world?”

“Watching Earthlings hit me really hard” – Author Sandra Nomoto – Sentientism Episode 131

A Sentientist conversation with “Vegan Marketing Success Stories” author Sandra Nomoto – about “what’s real?” and “who matters?”

“What is compassion if it doesn’t include all sentient beings?” – new YouTube conversation

I had the pleasure of joining psychologist Dr. Stan Steindl on his “Compassion in a T-shirt” series recently. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Let …

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Consumers can drive compassionate change – Ethos CEO Jill Ettinger – Sentientism Episode 130

Jill is the co-founder, CEO and Head of Content for Ethos. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

Can Humanists and Atheists Break Free From Human Supremacism?

Sentientism, humanism and atheism (generally speaking) share a naturalistic worldview that uses evidence and reason to ground our beliefs and credences. But can humanism and atheism break free from human supremacism?

“We gotta make friends… that’s the path to liberation” – DxE’s Matt Johnson – Sentientism Episode 129

Matt is Press Coordinator and an investigator for Direct Action Everywhere (DxE). On Sentientism we discuss “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how can we make a better world?”