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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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Sentientism on “Knowing Animals”

Talking about the Sentientism worldview on Josh Milburn's "Knowing Animals" podcast.
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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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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.
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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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“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."
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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.
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“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?"
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“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".
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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.
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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".
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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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“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".
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“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".
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“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".
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“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".
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“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?"
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“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?"
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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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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".
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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?
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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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“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".
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“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". 
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“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".
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“People can’t not eat free vegan food!” – Pearl Monique Cole Brunt – Sentientism Episode 124

Pearl is a consultant, vegan activist and sometime political candidate. Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings".
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“Let’s make a world with less suffering today!” PETA president and founder Ingrid Newkirk – Sentientism Episode 123

A Sentientist conversation about "what's real?" and "what matters?" with Ingrid Newkirk, founder & president of PETA.
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“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.
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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".
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“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.
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“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.
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