Seb Alex is an animal and human rights activist, as well as a lecturer, photojournalist and author. He is Founder of the Middle East Vegan Society.
Tag archives: Animal Rights
What (and who) Are Zoos For? – Heather Browning and Walter Veit on Sentientism ep:223
A Sentientism conversation with philosophers Heather Browning and Walter Veit about their book “What Are Zoos For?”
A Joyful Journey Towards an Edenic Vision – Matthew Halteman on Sentientism ep:221
Matthew Halteman is professor of philosophy at Calvin University & a fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. A Sentientism conversation.
“A dual indoctrination…” – Jim Mason on Sentientism Ep:219
A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world with author and activist Jim Mason.
Peter Singer – Consider The Turkey Then Pardon Them All – Sentientism Ep:218
Peter Singer is considered the world’s most influential living philosopher. A Sentientism conversation about his speaking tour in China and his book, “Consider the Turkey”.
“Collective liberation for all!” – Writer Noella Williams on Sentientism Ep:217
Noella Williams is a freelance culture writer. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
“Factory farming… is impermissible in Islam” – Altamush Saeed – Sentientism Ep:216
Altamush Saeed is an animal and environmental law professor in Pakistan. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
“This great unresolved tension of modern life” – Monica Murphy & Bill Wasik – Sentientism Ep:214
Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy are the authors of “Our Kindred Creatures”. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
“Spirituality is a great way in which capitalism commodifies people’s belief” – Richard Twine – Sentientism Ep:213
Richard Twine is Reader in Sociology at Edge Hill University. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “How to make a better future?”
“You don’t really have to convince people to be compassionate” – Jesse Tandler – New Roots Institute – Sentientism Ep:212
Jesse Tandler is MD of New Roots Institute. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
“Being more rather than having more” – Ecolinguist Arran Stibbe - Sentientism Ep:211
Arran Stibbe is professor in ecological linguistics at the University of Gloucestershire. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
“Not personhood… beingness” – Professor Maneesha Deckha – Sentientism Ep:209
Maneesha Deckha is a law professor at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
“Good ethics does start with what’s real… with what’s true” – Philosopher Joel MacClellan – Sentientism Ep:208
Joel is Asst Prof of Philosophy at Loyola University New Orleans. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
“To see a socialist radical turn into a conservative reactionary just mention animal rights” – Mark Humanity, author of “The Humanity Trigger” – Sentientism Ep:207
Mark Humanity is the author of “The Humanity Trigger”. A Sentientism discussion about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
“The Solutionary Way… we can’t wait!” – Zoe Weil - Sentientism Ep:201
Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE). A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
“We need to imagine a different world” – Emilia Leese – author of Think Like A Vegan – Sentientism Ep:198
Emilia Leese is co-author of the book Think Like A Vegan and host of the Think Like a Vegan podcast. A Sentientism conversation.
Nigerian Food Revolution – Hakeem Jimo – Sentientism Ep:196
Hakeem Jimo is co-founder and CEO of Veggie Victory, Nigeria’s first plant-based food tech company. He is country director for ProVeg Nigeria. A Sentientism conversation.
“Your Neighbour Kills Puppies” – Tom Harris – Activist, Artist & Author – Sentientism Ep:190
Tom is an artist, published author, and social justice activist. He is an expert and consultant on animal liberation history and strategy, and the global animal rights movement. His first book, Your Neighbour Kills Puppies was released in March 2024. A Sentientism conversation.
“A new world of animal justice” – Sabine Brels of World Animal Justice – Sentientism Ep:189
World Animal Justice aims for the global recognition of crimes against animality (or even sentientity). A Sentientist conversation.
How to End Injustice Everywhere – Melanie Joy – Sentientism Ep:179
Melanie Joy is an award-winning author and psychologist. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
“Your Robot Dog Will Die” Author Arin Greenwood – Sentientism Ep: 176
Arin Greenwood is an animal writer, novelist and lawyer. A conversation about Sentientism’s “evidence, reason and compassion”.
“Law is a reflection of the people that make it” – Dr. Iyan Offor – Sentientism Ep:174
Dr Iyan Offor is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Birmingham City University. A conversation about Sentientism – and what’s real, who matters and how we can make a better world.
“Welfare protections have failed animals” – Legal Academic Dr Jane Kotzmann – Sentientism Ep:173
Dr. Jane Kotzmann is an Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Deakin Law School. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how we can make a better world.
“Think more like six year olds!” – Psychologist Luke McGuire – Sentientism Ep:170
Luke is a lecturer working in the Department of Psychology at the University of Exeter. A podcast and YouTube conversation about Sentientism, what’s real, who matters and how we can make a better world.
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.
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”.
“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”.
“Humility should underpin our efforts to understand” – Journalist Marina Bolotnikova – Sentientism Episode: 114
Marina Bolotnikova is a journalist focusing on animal farming. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“The right to a fair start in life” – Carter Dillard of Fair Start Movement – Sentientism Episode 99
Carter Dillard is Policy Director and Board Member of the Fair Start Movement, an organisation dedicated to giving every child a fair start in life. A conversation on the Sentientism YouTube and Podcast.
“The Sustainable Development Goals Are All About Us Humans!” – Dr. Helen Kopnina – Sentientism Episode 95
Helen is Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Business at the Uni of Northumbria & The Hague Uni. A Sentientist Conversation.
“Artificial Animals” – a fascinating essay by Claire L Evans referencing Sentientism
“Artificial Animals” – a fascinating essay by Claire L Evans referencing Sentientism
Let’s create more effective, compasionate narratives – Writer Alex Lockwood – Sentientism Episode 94
A conversation with Alex Lockwood, fiction & non-fiction writer, academic and activist. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“I believe in the abolition of cages – human & non-human” – Rachel Krantz, author of “Open”- Sentientism Episode 93
Rachel Krantz is a multi-award winning journalist and author. Her book, “Open”, is out now. A Sentientist Conversation.
“Science denial is about identity, not facts” – Lee McIntyre – Sentientism Episode 92
“Science denial is about identity, not facts” – Lee McIntyre, author of “How to Talk to a Science Denier” – Sentientism Episode 92
“Learning can liberate” – Mary Pat Champeau – Institute for Humane Education – Sentientism Episode 91
Mary Pat Champeau is the director of graduate programs at the Institute for Humane Education. A Sentientist Conversation.
“Farmers say they want to take care of their animals… let’s give them that opportunity!” – David Michelson of YesOnIP13 – Sentientism Episode 90
David Michelson leads the YesOnIP13 initiative that aims to outlaw animal abuse and killing in the state of Oregon.
“If you have experienced suffering you’re aware of its badness” – Philosopher Michael Huemer – Sentientism Episode 85
Michael Huemer is professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado. A conversation about “what matters?” and “what’s real?”. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“If I can open my mind about veganism… I can do anything… it was so liberating” – Jamila Anahata from the Afro-Vegan Society – Sentientism Ep:83
Jamila Anahata (The Soulful Veganista) is Marketing Director for the Afro-Vegan Society and an activist, blogger & holistic lifestyle coach. In Sentientist Conversations we ask “what’s real?” and “what matters?”
“Ethical value flows from reality” – Pablo Perez Castello – Sentientist Conversation EP:81
Pablo is a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”
Humanism will Evolve into Sentientism – Peter Tatchell – Sentientist Conversations ep:76
Peter Tatchell is an activist for human rights, democracy, LGBT+ freedom and global justice. In Sentientist Conversations we discuss what’s real and what matters.