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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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Exploring the sentience capacity of species like chickens, pigs, salmon, bees, and humans to assess their welfare and moral weight, revealing surprising insights into the pain and pleasure capabilities of non-human animals. The chapter navigates philosophical assumptions, thought experiments, and practical implications for interventions.

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