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Who Counts? Ethics in the Treatment of Animals and AI

The Michael Shermer Show

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Exploring Canine Sentience and Consciousness

This chapter delves into the sentience and consciousness of dogs, using the speaker's experiences with their dog, Smokey, as a focal point. It discusses the difficulties in assessing animal consciousness while advocating for recognizing dogs' cognitive abilities and social awareness.

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