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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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Comparing Species Welfare

This chapter explores the complexity of comparing welfare across different species, utilizing a structured approach that starts with hedonism as a foundation. It emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence, cognitive abilities, and potential biases in assessing welfare variations among humans, animals, and insects.

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