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"We've made a civilizational error" - Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu - Sentientism Ep:171

John Sanbonmatsu is a writer, philosopher, cultural critic and magician. A conversation about what's real, who matters and how to make a better world.
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"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.
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"Our beliefs are playing all sorts of roles... social, moral, epistemic…" - Psychologist Tania Lombrozo - Sentientism Ep:168

Tania is the Arthur W. Marks Professor of Psychology at Princeton University. A conversation about Sentientism, "what's real?", "who matters?" and "how to make a better world?"
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What kind of relationships do we want with AI & other sentient beings? - Jared Moore - Novelist & AI Researcher - Sentientism Ep:167

Jared is an AI researcher and novelist. A conversation about what's real, who matters and how to make a better future. Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings".
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"An Aligned AGI would end factory farming" - Kat Woods - EA Charity Founder - Sentientism Ep: 166

Kat Woods has co-founded multiple charities and currently focuses on trying to make transformative artificial intelligence play out well for all sentient beings. A Sentientist Conversation.
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"A pastor said 'we're all born with sin'... I just thought 'that's not true'" - Alexandra Paul - Actress & Activist - Sentientism Ep: 165

Alexandra Paul is an actress, activist and health coach. A conversation about "what's real?", "who matters?" and "how to make a better world?" for Sentientism.
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"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."
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“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.
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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".
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"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."
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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".
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"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".
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“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?"
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"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".
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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".
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"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".
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"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?"
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"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?"
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"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".
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"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"
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"The Animal Turn" podcast - challenges to Sentientism!

A conversation about Sentientism on The Animal Turn podcast with Claudia Hirtenfelder.
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"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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Knowing Animals and Vegan FTA! - talking about Sentientism

I had the honour of talking about Sentientism recently on the Knowing Animals podcast and on Vegan FTA (For The Animals)' YouTube livestream!
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"Compassion is a boundless capacity" - Lisa Kemmerer - Sentientism Episode 121

Lisa Kemmerer is an activist and academic who specialises in anymal & environmental ethics. Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings".
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"The Politics of Love" - Writer Philip McKibbin - Sentientism Episode 120

Philip McKibbin is a writer from Aotearoa New Zealand, of Pākehā (NZ European) and Māori (Ngāi Tahu) descent. Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings."
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"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".
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"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.
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"There's a caste angle to how animal cruelty works in India" - Karthik Pulugurtha - Fish Welfare Initiative - Sentientism Episode 101

Karthik is Managing Director of the Fish Welfare Initiative in India. A Sentientist Conversation. Evidence, reason and compassion.
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"I am relentlessly naturalistic" - Barbara J. King - Animal Author & Advocate – Sentientism Episode 100!

Barbara J. King is emerita professor of anthropology at William & Mary and a freelance science writer and public speaker. Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings".
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"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.
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"Wars start because someone gets annoyed." - Richard Firth-Godbehere - History of Emotion - Sentientism Episode 98

Dr. Richard Firth-Godbehere is one of the world’s leading experts on disgust and emotions. A Sentientist Conversation on the Sentientism podcast.
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Why is it so hard to talk about meat?

I have no problem telling people to eat less beef for the planet but when it comes to talking about the morality of eating meat, I find myself shying away...
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"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.
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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".
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"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.
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"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
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"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.
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"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.
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"You CAN change other people!" - Howie Jacobson of Plant Yourself - Sentientism Episode 87

Howie is a coach & author. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”
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"There's not a huge difference between how we treat farmed animals & how we treat people - as resources" Nandita Bajaj of Population Balance - Sentientism Episode 86

Nandita is the ED of Population Balance. Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings". A Sentientist Conversation.
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"We've made a civilizational error" - Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu - Sentientism Ep:171

John Sanbonmatsu is a writer, philosopher, cultural critic and magician. A conversation about what's real, who matters and how to make a better world.
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"We've made a civilizational error" - Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu - Sentientism Ep:171

John Sanbonmatsu is a writer, philosopher, cultural critic and magician. A conversation about what's real, who matters and how to make a better world.
More

"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.
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"Our beliefs are playing all sorts of roles... social, moral, epistemic…" - Psychologist Tania Lombrozo - Sentientism Ep:168

Tania is the Arthur W. Marks Professor of Psychology at Princeton University. A conversation about Sentientism, "what's real?", "who matters?" and "how to make a better world?"
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