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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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Animal Welfare and Ethical Dilemmas

This chapter explores the welfare estimations of various animal species, particularly focusing on chickens and their capacity for pain and pleasure compared to humans. It raises complex ethical questions about the moral weight of suffering among different beings and challenges listeners to reconsider their values regarding animal welfare. Through philosophical discussions and real-world examples, the chapter emphasizes the importance of evaluating biases and the implications of resource allocation across species.

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