I had a great talk with Adele Tomlin on the Dakini Conversations podcast. We discussed why we should treat animals better and how my book 'Animal Liberation' connects with today's issues and Buddhist ethics. Listen to our chat on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform. Check…

What kind of woman can arrange to have herself hung, stark naked, on a hook next to equally naked dead pigs, at London's Smithfield Meat Market? That's the first question my co-host Kasia de Lazari-Radek asks Ingrid Newkirk in the podcast interview we just recorded as part of the…

Recently I was interviewed for the Brain in a Vat Podcast. In the episode I speak with Mark and Jason about our treatment of animals and the ethics of our food choices. We talk about the realities of factory farming and consider how our actions impact animal welfare. Watch here:…

In my latest piece for Project Syndicate, 'Will Cambridge Support Free Speech?' I explore the situation at the University of Cambridge concerning Nathan Cofnas and his views on “race realism.” As the university faces mounting protests, its dedication to free speech is under scrutiny. What…

This short documentary by Phil Halper describes new evidence that helps to answer the question in its title. youtu.be/CYG3AJs-szM

This month, the Australian state of New South Wales enacted pioneering legislation that bans two particularly cruel and unnecessary types of experiment sometimes conducted on animals: the forced swim test and nasal smoke inhalation. The New South Wales legislative reform marks an…

Over the first decade of The Life You Can Save, we have channelled over US$100M in donations to the most effective independently assessed not-for-profit organizations working to assist people in extreme poverty. Here's to another decade of informed, impactful – and rewarding - giving!

Daniel Kahneman, one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, died on March 27, at the age of 90. Kahneman was a professor of psychology who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics for his critique of the standard model of 'rational economic man' used in economics.. He…

Delighted to announce the enhancement of our charity evaluation framework at The Life You Can Save. By integrating the global multidimensional poverty index, we're honing our approach to tackling poverty across health, education, and living standards. Explore our evidence-based…

Delighted to feature Josh Balk, Matt Prescott, and Matt Penzer on 'Bold Reasoning’ this week. They're taking on the big guns like Jack in the Box and McDonald's to advocate for crucial environmental and animal welfare reforms - and they are winning! Read their piece, here:…

Join me in the UK for HowTheLightGetsIn Festival this May 24th-27th!
Book now! howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/hay/…

In a remarkable testament to the power of ethical advocacy and shareholder action, the Accountability Board has secured a pivotal victory against Jack in the Box. By persuasively winning a shareholder proposal that compels the company to acknowledge its greenhouse emissions and…

I am starting a new project with Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek: “Lives Well-Lived,” a podcast in which we invite guests, both famous and less well-known, what a good life means to them and how they have strived to live well.

The first season of the new podcast will begin in May. We…

Thrilled to announce the audio version of 'Famine, Affluence, and Morality,' will be released on April 16, 2024! It will be accessible across 60+ digital platforms including Audible, Apple, Audiobooks.com, and Google Play.

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I launched 'Bold Reasoning' on Substack. After a rewarding 25 years at Princeton discussing the ethics of everything from genetic engineering to assisted dying, and from climate change to whether your cat should be allowed outside at night, I'm expanding the conversation to a…

A video by Giving What We Can shows Londoners are mostly in the global top 1.5% in wealth, a fact that surprises many. It's a clear call to action for each of us to consider how we give and the impact we can make. youtu.be/ekIRVhbpiQw?fe…

On my Substack, ‘Bold Reasoning,’ I just shared a blog post, 'Cracking the Shell: McDonald's Milestone and the Ongoing Quest for Ethical Treatment of Animals.' I explore McDonald's significant shift to 100% cage-free eggs in the United States. The story, which began with the…

I recently joined Raghu Markus on the Mindrolling Podcast to discuss my new book, 'The Buddhist and the Ethicist.' We explored a range of topics from my formative years in the 60s to the teachings of Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, the ethical principles of utilitarianism and the…

I had the opportunity to explore the intersections between Buddhist philosophy and ethical reasoning on PhilosophyPodcasts.org. We talk about how ancient Buddhist teachings can illuminate and challenge our modern ethical dilemmas, offering insights into creating a more ethical…