
 Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria Animals' Understanding of Death w/ Susana Monsó
 Oct 21, 2024 
 Susana Monsó, an expert in animal minds and ethics from UNED in Madrid, shares insights from her new book on how animals understand death. They explore the philosophical implications of animal mortality, discussing research on Goffin's cockatoos. Monsó unpacks the emotional responses animals have to death, challenging anthropocentric views. The conversation touches on the ethics of consumption and our complicated relationship with nature. Using humor, she reflects on her personal journey with grief while advocating for accessible philosophy. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Philosophy Meets Animal Cognition 
 02:06 • 28min 
 Perceptions of Death: Animal Insights 
 30:05 • 16min 
 Perceptions of Consumption and Animal Ethics 
 46:31 • 2min 
 The Complexity of Life and Death in Nature 
 48:25 • 13min 
 Navigating Death Through Humor and Accessibility 
 01:01:13 • 4min 
 The Importance of Accessible Philosophy 
 01:04:56 • 2min 
