Today’s guests are philosophers Alice Crary and Lori Gruen, authors of the new book Animal Crisis: A New Critical Theory. In it, they argue that the dominant approaches to animal ethics–whether utilitarian or rights-based– treat animals too much as abstractions and often fail to engage with the political, economic, and …continue
For this episode, our guest is Dr Lizzie Wright, who is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Fellow in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York, where she is studying Neolithic cattle husbandry, and a research fellow in the Department of Classics and Archaeology at the University of Nottingham, where …continue
There are few issues more contentious amongst vegans than what to feed companion animals. So, this week, we are going there! Veterinarian, researcher, and animal welfare specialist Andrew Knight knows more about this topic than pretty much anyone, and we are thrilled that he is joining us for a discussion …continue
“El que salva a un animal salva a la humanidad” dice Virtudes Azpitarte, Doctora en Derecho, Licenciada en Filosofía, Registradora de la Propiedad y autora del libro “Nietzsche y los animales: más allá de la cultura y la justicia”. Hoy tenemos la oportunidad de profundizar con ella en diferentes aspectos …continue
Can you believe that season 1 of The Animal That Changed You is officially coming to a close? In today’s final episode, I’m taking you on a walk through memory lane as we recap our growth across 52 episodes! You guys, I couldn't have done this without you. I mean …continue
In this episode, Juliana talks with Frank Terry, a Los Angeles-based photographer, about his ongoing project, how we touch the earth, which investigates the growing areas of the San Joaquin Valley, and the human influence upon the landscape. They discuss California’s water future, solar power, cows, and trusting your heart …continue
Am I conscious? Yes. How about you, or a chimpanzee or a parrot? Almost definitely. What about an oak tree, a bacterium, an electron, or God? In The Book of Minds: How To Understand Ourselves and Other Beings, From Animals to AI to Aliens, science writer Philip Ball explores the …continue
