The Edge of Sentience, with Jonathan Birch

Jonathan Birch, a philosophy professor at the London School of Economics, dives into the intricate world of sentience, covering topics from animal awareness to the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI. He critiques meat consumption while advocating for vegetarianism, emphasizing compassion for all sentient beings. Birch also tackles the complexities of defining sentience in both animals and artificial intelligence, urging a more nuanced dialogue on our moral obligations as society progresses in understanding consciousness across species.