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

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Exploring Pain and Consciousness Across Species

This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between pain and consciousness in various organisms. The speakers challenge conventional beliefs by discussing how simpler life forms might experience significant pain, necessitating a reevaluation of our understanding of pain in the evolutionary context.

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