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Denyse O'Leary
Date
December 12, 2023

Categorized
Ethics, Human exceptionalism

Tagged
David P. Barash, Rob Sheldon, Wesley J. Smith}

Why Does the Proposal for Chimp–Human Hybrids Keep Coming Back?

_{From David Barash’s perspective, the humanzee’s suffering is rendered worthwhile precisely because it enables the denigration of other human beings} _{Denyse O'Leary
December 12, 2023

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Ethics, Human exceptionalism}

Physicist Rob Sheldon warns, when ridiculous inhumane ideas are routinely aired, we become more willing to accept inhumane ideas that are in fact quite viable. Read More ›

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Denyse O'Leary
Date
April 5, 2022

Categorized
Ethics, Natural Intelligence

Tagged
David P. Barash, Pain in animals, Sentience (in invertebrates)}

Evolutionary Psychologist Argues That Worms Feel Pain. But How?

_{Wait. Barash’s hypothesis overlooks the fact that suffering is more than an alarm system. An alarm could be going off in an empty building} _{Denyse O'Leary
April 5, 2022

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Ethics, Natural Intelligence}

If some invertebrates show much more self-awareness than expected, it hardly follows that all do. We risk impeding humane reforms if we cast the net too widely. Read More ›