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#182 – Bob Fischer on comparing the welfare of humans, chickens, pigs, octopuses, bees, and more

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Assessing Rate of Subjective Experience Based On Visual Sample Rate (Fan Speed Example)

Different organisms may perceive visual information at varying sample rates, allowing some to distinguish individual fan blades at higher speeds. This variation in visual sample rate could potentially reflect differences in the rate of subjective experience or consciousness. Although there isn't concrete evidence linking visual sample rate to the clock speed of consciousness, it presents a plausible hypothesis. By considering the diversity in visual processing across organisms, one can speculate on the potential impact on the subjective experience of time or the rate of subjective experience.

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