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Erin Wing feeding Lola

“You can definitely be a victim & a perpetrator” – Farm investigator Erin Wing – Sentientism Episode 118

Erin Wing is the Deputy Director of Investigations at Animal Outlook. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.”

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“As people who are harmed – how can we possibly perpetrate harm?” – LoriKim Alexander – Sentientism Episode 116

LoriKim is an activist, educator and non-profit organiser & founder. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

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Sentientist Economics – Nicolas Treich – Sentientism Episode 115

Nicolas Treich is an economist, working on bringing non-human animals into mainstream economics: Sentientist Economics. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

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“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”.

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“We are reflective animals – which comes with responsibility” – Susana Monsó – Sentientism Episode: 113

Susana Monsó is assistant professor working on animal ethics & the philosophy of animal minds. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

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“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.”

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“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”.

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“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”.

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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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“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?”

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“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.

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Imagine a politics based on evidence, reason and compassion. Magnus Vinding has done just that in: “Reasoned Politics”

Imagine a politics based on evidence, reason and compassion. Magnus Vinding has done just that in: “Reasoned Politics”

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“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.

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“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.

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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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Barbara J King

“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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“It’s the same fight regardless” – Ex-Mormon writer Coral Sands – Sentientism Episode 96

Vegan Atheist Coral is an ex-Mormon atheist with a naturalistic worldview & a “meat & potatoes girl” turned vegan.

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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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Rachel Krantz

“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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“Al Gore didn’t want to talk about it!” – Dr Sailesh Rao – Sentientist Conversations EP:82

Dr. Sailesh Rao leads Climate Healers and is Exec Producer on the Cowspiracy and What The Health documentaries. Sentientism is “evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings”.

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“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?”

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American Humanist Association Publishes Article on Sentientism

American Humanist Association Publishes Article on Sentientism

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Massimo Pigliucci

Should Stoics be vegan? – philosopher Massimo Pigliucci – Sentientist Conversation ep: 75

Massimo is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”

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C Lou Hamilton

“Veganism, Sex and Politics… pleasure, not sacrifice!” – Author C Lou Hamilton – Sentientist Conversation

C Lou / Carrie is an author, editor, historian & translator. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”

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“Making Compassion Easier” – Tobias Leenaert – Author and meta-advocate – Sentientist Conversation

Tobias Leeneart is an author & a vegan advocacy consultant. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”

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“We need to develop Mental Immunity against epidemics of nonsense” – Andy Norman – Sentientist Conversation

Andy Norman is the author of “Mental Immunity”. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”

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Lu Shegay

“I’m positive about our future… I experienced the rapid change in my own views” – Lu Shegay – Institute of Animal Law of Asia – Sentientist Conversation

Lu is an animal law attorney from Kazakhstan. She is the co-founder and Managing Director of the Institute of Animal Law of Asia. A Sentientist Conversation.

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“We are entropic eddies complex enough to have woken up” – Sci-Fi author Peter Watts

Peter Watts is a Hugo Award winning sci-fi author. In our Sentientist Conversation we discuss what’s real, what matters and Peter’s vision for the future.

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Marcus Daniell playing tennis

“I would consider myself a Sentientist now” – Tennis pro Marcus Daniell

Marcus is a professional tennis player. He is a philanthropist and an advocate for effective altruism through his work as the founder of High Impact Athletes.

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“There is no us and them” – Yasmine Mohammed – Ex-Muslim Activist – New Sentientist Conversation

Yasmine is an ex-muslim rights activist, advocating primarily for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries.

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“Animal activists don’t have to be on the political left” – Josh Milburn – New Sentientist Conversation on Podcast and YouTube

Josh is a moral & political philosopher with research interests in animal ethics, the philosophy of food, liberal & libertarian political theory & applied ethics.

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“I’m concerned with oppression in all its forms” – Joey Tuminello – New Sentientist Conversation

Joey is assistant professor of philosophy at McNeese State Uni & program coordinator for the nonprofits Farm Forward & Better Food Foundation.

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Walter Veit

“Maybe moral systems are harmful! Like religion, they are used to divide us.” – Walter Veit – New Sentientist Conversation

Walter is an interdisciplinary scientist, philosopher & writer focusing on biology, minds & ethics. He publishes the ‘Science and Philosophy‘ series on Psychology Today and Medium.

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Avatar @Sentientism @sentientism ·
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Imagine a #Humanist claimed compassion for all humans... granted them moral consideration, regard, rights... yet still happily consumed or produced products made through farming humans... imprisoning, abusing, harming, killing them.

Wouldn't that be ridiculous & horrific?

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Interesting...

https://freethinker.co.uk/2022/07/an-animal-is-a-description-of-ancient-worlds-interview-with-richard-dawkins/ @RichardDawkins @FreethinkerMag
h/t @DJtotheS

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30 Jun

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sentientism/id1540408008?i=1000568182383 #sentientism @AnaBrdly @sentientism What a wonderful discussion! I share your sentiments Ana, I've always been concerned for the underdog & it doesn't get any worse than the way humans treat non-human animals. Thank you for all the amazing work!!

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30 Jun

Imagine if we could make food, drink and other products without having to farm #sentient beings 🤔

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Avatar Jamie Woodhouse @jamiewoodhouse ·
30 Jun

Rules written by powerful men decades or centuries ago are often terrible.

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Feeding the crows on the way into work. #Corvids #Sentientism #AnimalEthics #WildAnimalSuffering

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sentientism/id1540408008?i=1000568182383 #sentientism @AnaBrdly @sentientism What a wonderful discussion! I share your sentiments Ana, I've always been concerned for the underdog & it doesn't get any worse than the way humans treat non-human animals. Thank you for all the amazing work!!

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Avatar Mel dawson @meldawson6 ·
30 Jun

There are some stories that renew faith & defy the odds...at the same time, highlight the huge inconsistency in the human capacity to demonstrate compassion. But ever thankful for the mercies shown...#Speciesism #Sentientism @BelugaSanctuary @Sealife #Whales #Captivity 🙏💚

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Avatar 𝔾𝕩𝔻𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕐𝕩ℝ @gerry_rival ·
29 Jun

Please help save #pangolins They r the most trafficked mammal in the world 100s of pangolins r ripped from the wild have their bodies carved up 4 #meat Scales pulverised 4 #mythical medicines. They r heading towards #extinction #sentientism #Attenborough

https://www.fauna-flora.org/appeals/pangolin-restricted-aus-2/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=manifesto-paid-social&utm_content=Interests+-+Clean+Living&fbclid=IwAR3WFNaS4qicxsJnqA_s7-1KZvoIFRqCvjJtmPgYwS9MP8H779dmcbqxOlA_aem_AYXQzcWyvr-MFkSUPMo7tk7AUkAJcP2bpheBZGQsJX40kOtJ5CHM_80KMphUoofZ-4nhT1Is_aVautf3j6-YXNmuXDve5sikOGYPL7qJHhyfRi68jLKvOOvs7LRp8xx2Img

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Avatar @Sentientism @sentientism ·
28 Jun

#Sentientism focuses on methodological naturalism & sentiocentric moral scope because bad things aren't just caused by failures of compassion ("I don't care"), they're also caused by failures of epistemology (being wrong).

"Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings"

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6 Jun

Welcome to our "I'm a #Sentientist" wall, Ana, Gustavo, Bevy, Nathaniel, Daniela, Dean, Faraz & Jackie 💚

It only takes a minute to join them!

Every new entry helps to normalise "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings".

https://sentientism.info/wall

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Don’t join a cult, become a #sentientist instead 💚 😊

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12 May

A 💚 to all who have joined our "I'm a #Sentientist" wall recently:

Ana, Faraz, Meike, @efwhitton, Adam, Karthik, Ian, @LaurenceBurris5, Elif, Poppy, Ian, Hal.

You can join them & help normalise "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings".

https://sentientism.info/wall

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Do wild animals matter? What (if anything) should we do about it?

Fascinating thesis by @ludwig_raal taking a #Sentientist approach re: wild animal ethics: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/124595

"Better Never to Have Been in the Wild: A Case for Weak Wildlife #Antinatalism."

#WAS

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Avatar @Sentientism @sentientism ·
5 May

Such a pleasure to talk to Nicolas Treich @Treich13 yesterday about the new field of #SentientistEconomics.

(Yes, every field of human thought is improved by putting "#Sentientist" in front of it 🙂)

Out soon on the #Sentientism YouTube & Podcast.

https://sentientism.info/how/sentientist-economics

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