
Highlights: #182 – Bob Fischer on comparing the welfare of humans, chickens, pigs, octopuses, bees, and more
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Comparing Humans, Chickens, and Shrimp under different kinds of risk aversion
When comparing the moral weights of humans, chickens, and shrimp from a risk aversion perspective, the dominance of each group varies. Shrimp dominate due to their vast numbers in a straight expected value maximizer scenario. With worst-case scenario risk aversion, shrimp look even better. However, with different types of risk aversion like concern for difference making or ambiguity, chickens become more favorable compared to shrimp and even humans. Chickens seem to fare well across various risk aversion types due to their significant numbers and perceived importance.
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