Rebecca Giggs
Award-winning nonfiction writer and author of Fathoms. Her book examines the lives of whales and our shifting relationships with them.
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Ethics of Listening to Whales – A Conversation with James Bridle, Rebecca Giggs, César Rodríguez-Garavito, and Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee
In this enlightening discussion, César Rodríguez-Garavito, legal scholar and founder of the MOTH Life Collective, James Bridle, tech-savvy author and artist, and Rebecca Giggs, acclaimed author of Fathoms, dive deep into the ethics of understanding whale communication. They explore how AI could potentially translate sperm whale sounds and the moral complexities around this endeavor. The trio discusses redefining intelligence in the animal kingdom, the historical context of whale protection, and emphasizes the importance of ethical listening in building kinship with these majestic creatures.
Apr 11, 2021 • 49min
Rebecca Giggs. Fathoms: the world in the whale.
Rebecca Giggs, an award-winning author known for her works in The Atlantic and The New York Times Magazine, dives deep into her book 'Fathoms: The World in the Whale.' They explore humanity's connection to whales and the poignant symbolism they hold in ecological discussions. Giggs discusses the irony of whales as an extractive industry and shares quirky takes on cicadas and snails. The episode culminates in her writing process, emphasizing the joy of creativity and the advantages of mechanical keyboards for thoughtful bursts of writing.
