Re-Enchanting... Aliens, animals and AI - Nick Spencer
Re-Enchanting
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Exploring Communication, Personhood, and Animal Rights
This chapter delves into the human desire to communicate with aliens, the recognition of personhood in animals like the intelligent Asian elephant Happy, and the evolving perceptions of animal intelligence and emotions in zoology and primatology. It discusses the implications of recognizing similarities between humans and animals for granting similar rights, as well as the theological and philosophical origins of the term 'personhood' and challenges posed by ethical philosopher Peter Singer.
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