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#342 — Animal Minds & Moral Truths

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Ethics of Animal Experimentation

This chapter examines the ethical dilemmas of animal experimentation, particularly in psychological studies that inflict suffering on animals. It critiques the lack of progress in ethical standards despite advocacy from the animal rights community and discusses the disconnect between animal models and human psychological experiences. The conversation underscores the need for reevaluation of these practices and promotes the exploration of alternative research methods to mitigate animal suffering.

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