David Clough is Professor and Chair in Theology and Applied Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
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Positive Power Through Connection – Steven Rouk of Connect For Animals on Sentientism Ep:233
Steven Rouk is the founder of Connect For Animals. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
“Sentience is the bedrock of ethics” – Jonathan Balcombe, Ethologist and Author, on Sentientism Ep:228
Jonathan Balcombe is an ethologicst and author of “What A Fish Knows”. A Sentientism conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
Baroness Natalie Bennett “You’ll have less stuff in your life but you’ll have far more life!” on Sentientism ep:222
Natalie Bennett is a politician and journalist who was the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales from 2012 to 2016. A Sentientism conversation about “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how to make a better future?”
“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.
“That system will be history… Our job is just to speed that up” – Thom Norman of Farmkind – Sentientism Ep:215
Thom Norman is the co-founder of the non-profit FarmKind. 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?”
Living With Death Without God – An Interview with author Valerie Jack
Valerie Jack is the author of “Living with Death without God”. A Sentientism interview about “what’s real?” “who matters?” and “how to make a better world?”
Consciousness Live! on Sentientism – with Skateboarding Philosopher Richard Brown
Sentientism episode 195 – Jamie Woodhouse on Richard Brown’s Consciousness Live!
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.
“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”.
“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?”
“The Animal Turn” podcast – challenges to Sentientism!
A conversation about Sentientism on The Animal Turn podcast with Claudia Hirtenfelder.
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?
“It feels really good to be doing the right thing” – Alene Anello – Legal Impact for Chickens President & Founder – Sentientism Episode 128
Alene is the President and Founder of Legal Impact for Chickens. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“We need to transition [India]… the question is how?” – Economist Chaitanya Talreja – Sentientism Episode 127
Chaitanya is Assistant Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“Religion is at the intersection of everything I care about” – YouTuber & Podcaster Emerson Green – Sentientism Episode 125
Emerson is the host of the Counter Apologetics & Walden Pod podcasts. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“Ought flows from sentience” – neuropsychologist & “Hidden Spring” author Mark Solms – Sentientism Episode:112
Mark is a psychoanalyst & neuropsychologist. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.”
“The basis of all value is sentience” – Steve Sapontzis Take #2 – Sentientism Episode:111
Steve is a philosopher and professor emeritus of philosophy at California State University. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“Bringing individual animals into the frame ” – Author & Ethnographer Kathryn Gillespie – Sentientism Episode 110
Kathryn Gillespie is a writer, multispecies ethnographer, & feminist geographer. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“Incorrect beliefs impact the lives of others” – Street Epistemologist Mark Solomon – Sentientism Episode 109
Dr. Mark Solomon is an author, neuropsychologist, musician and radio show/podcast host. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.
“The Weight of Empathy” – author Lucas Spiegel – Sentientism Episode 107
Lucas is author of “The Weight of Empathy”. In Sentientist Conversations we ask “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and “how can we make a better world?”
“There’s a myth that we can’t understand animals… if we listen, we can” – Adam Cardilini – Sentientism Episode 106
Adam is a Lecturer in Environmental Science at Deakin University. A Sentientist conversation about what’s real, who matters and how to make a better world.
“The world is going to get better for animals in our lifetime” – Species Podcast host Macken Murphy – Sentientism Episode 105
Macken is a writer & science educator. He hosts a weekly podcast about animals, Species, recommended by both Apple & the BBC’s Wildlife magazine. A Sentientist conversation.
“Veganism is the secular manifestation of Ahimsa” – author Jordi Casamitjana – Sentientism Episode 104
Jordi is an ethical vegan, a zoologist and a veganism content writer and consultant. A conversation on the Sentientism podcast/YouTube.
“Humanism is just way too focused on one animal” – Philosopher Constantine Sandis – Sentientism Episode 103
Constantine Sandis is a philosopher and author. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”. A Sentientist Conversation.