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#182 – Bob Fischer on comparing the welfare of humans, chickens, pigs, octopuses, bees, and more

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Rethinking Animal Welfare: The Case of Octopuses

This chapter explores the complexities of assessing the moral significance of octopuses compared to humans, highlighting challenges in measuring animal welfare and cognitive abilities. It emphasizes the importance of expert perspectives in understanding animal behaviors and emotions, while cautiously addressing the pitfalls of anthropomorphism.

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