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“Announcing The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness” by Sofia_Fogel
“Announcing The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness” by Sofia_Fogel
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Length:
2 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
The last ten years have witnessed rapid advances in the science of animal cognition and behavior. Striking results have hinted at surprisingly rich inner lives in a wide range of animals, driving renewed debate about animal consciousness. To highlight these advances, the NYU Mind, Ethics and Policy Program and NYU Wild Animal Welfare Program co-hosted a conference on the emerging science of animal consciousness on Friday April 19 at New York University. This conference also served as the launch event for The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness. This short statement, signed by leading scientists who research a wide range of taxa, holds that all vertebrates (including reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) and many invertebrates (including cephalopod mollusks, decapod crustaceans, and insects) have a realistic chance of being conscious, and that their welfare merits consideration. We now welcome signatures from others as well. If you have relevant [...] ---
First published:
April 21st, 2024
Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/Pqkf5N7LkHfd7rRBf/announcing-the-new-york-declaration-on-animal-consciousness
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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.
First published:
April 21st, 2024
Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/Pqkf5N7LkHfd7rRBf/announcing-the-new-york-declaration-on-animal-consciousness
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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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