Tag: Philosophy
“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.
“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.
“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".
“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.
“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.
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...
“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.
“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.
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.
How can Africa avoid industrialised animal farming? – Cameron King of Animal Advocacy Africa – Sentientism Episode 89
A Sentientist Conversation with Cameron King, Operations Lead for Animal Advocacy Africa.
“Punk music was my gateway into politics & ethics” – Sociologist Nick Pendergrast – Sentientism Episode 88
Nick Pendergrast is a Sociologist who researches social movements, social change & Critical Animal Studies. A Sentientist conversation.
“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?”
“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.
“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".
“Nobody likes hypocrisy but we’re all hypocrites” – Dr. Brian Earp – Sentientism Ep:84
Dr Brian Earp is Associate Director of the Yale-Hastings Program in Ethics & Health Policy & a Research Fellow at the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford. This is our Sentientist Conversation.
American Humanist Association Publishes Article on Sentientism
American Humanist Association Publishes Article on Sentientism
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?”
“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?”
“What will you say to your grandkids?” – @Soytheist Aditya Prakash – Sentientist Conversation
Aditya is an animal rights advocate from Assam in India. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?”
Pineal Podcast – Sentientism and Spirituality
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Pineal Podcast talking about Sentientism (and some of my personal views too) - hope you enjoy!
“Are Panpsychism, Veganism and Sentientism Compatible?” – A Sentientist Conversation with Philosopher Luke Roelofs
Are panpsychism, veganism and sentientism compatible? A Sentientist Conversation about "what's real?" and "what matters?" with Luke Roelofs, philosopher of mind.
“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?”
“When I adopted a dog – my whole worldview shifted” – Aditya from Animal Ethics
Aditya is the wild animal suffering outreach coordinator for Animal Ethics. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about "what's real?" and "what matters?"
“That’s moral progress – you have to interfere in things” – Philosopher Kyle Johannsen
A Sentientist Conversation about "what's real?" and "what matters?" with Kyle Johannsen, philosopher and author of "Wild Animal Ethics".
“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.
“Factory farming is a complete disaster” – Financial Times Journalist Henry Mance
Henry Mance is the chief features writer for the Financial Times newspaper. He is the author of "How to Love Animals in a Human Shaped World."
“We don’t need a god – we can do it ourselves” – Philosopher Richard Brown
Richard Brown is a philosopher at CUNY. In Sentientist Conversations we discuss "what's real?" and "what matters?" Sentientism is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings."
Suffering matters even if we didn’t cause it – Heather Browning – from Zookeeper to Philosopher
Heather is a scientist (zoology and biology), philosopher & a former zookeeper & animal welfare officer. She is now a researcher at the London School of Economics specialising in non-human animal sentience, welfare, & ethics.
“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.
“Ending animal testing is a win-win for humans and animals” – Neurologist CEO Aysha Akhtar
Aysha is a neurologist, public health specialist & author. She is President & CEO of the Center for Contemporary Sciences.
“There is no us and them” – Yasmine Mohammed – Ex-Muslim Activist – Sentientism Ep: 51
Yasmine is an ex-muslim rights activist, advocating primarily for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries.
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