

Is Sentientism the Future of Ethics? | Jamie Woodhouse | The Waking Cosmos Podcast
Sep 21, 2023
Jamie Woodhouse, a philosopher and advocate for sentientism, discusses the philosophy, history, and movement of sentientism. They explore topics such as moral relativism, biases in ethics, the unique moral status of humans, alleviating the suffering of wild beings, and the potential development of artificial sentient life. They also delve into the naturalistic approach of sentientism, the dangers of moral relativism, challenges of rational thinking about ethics, compassionate transhumanism, addressing anthropocentrism, personal ethical journey, and aligning artificial intelligence with better values.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Philosophy of Sentientism
01:39 • 26min
The Dangers of Moral Relativism and the Importance of Normative Ethics
27:20 • 3min
Challenges of Rational Thinking about Ethics
29:53 • 29min
Exploring Compassionate Transhumanism and Concerns about Tech Bros
58:43 • 2min
Addressing Anthropocentrism in Sentientism
01:00:16 • 14min
From Religion to Atheism to Humanism: An Ethical Journey
01:14:40 • 10min
Aligning Artificial Intelligence with Better Values
01:24:17 • 3min