The New York Declaration of Animal Consciousness was launched at April 19th as part of the activities of the meeting The Emerging Science of Animal Consciousness, hosted by the New York University. Share your opinion with us and colaborate with the declaration if you support.

Far more animals than previously recognized might be conscious, according to a declaration signed earlier this month by dozens of scientists and philosophers. Dan Falk explores for Quanta Magazine: theatlantic.com/science/archiv…

Still receiving signatures! I spent two hours working through them today and it was incredibly moving to see so many impressive people -- representing such a wide range of topics, methods, and countries -- expressing support for this declaration. Thanks so much to all!

Excited to be discussing my book Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves with Alessandro Tavecchio tomorrow (April 29) at Triestebookfest Festival in Italy!

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Far more animals than previously recognized might be conscious, according to a declaration signed earlier this month by dozens of scientists and philosophers. Dan Falk explores for Quanta Magazine: theatlantic.com/science/archiv…

Nice coverage of why we Jonathan Birch Jeff Sebo decided to organize a statement about the strong scientific support for consciousness in mammals and birds and a realistic possibility of it in other animals, including insects—& why we need more research on bug brains and behavior.

Great to see The Atlantic picking up Dan Falk's excellent coverage of The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness from Quanta Magazine!

I recently spoke with Marco Britto Soares for this story on The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness (in Portuguese).

As I note in the story, policymakers who consider insect welfare have the potential to improve trillions of lives in the future.

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as an animal studies professor, i spend a lot of time studying animals. mostly this one.

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Did you miss our excellent research seminar this morning by Jeff Sebo on the moral status of insects? Catch the recording here (under 'Past Seminars'):

insectwelfare.com/seminars

Hanging with some amazing people making some amazing things happen for NYU Animal Studies. Stay tuned for some announcements! :)

Blog post: Neurons Aren't Special: It would violate a plausible principle of Copernican mediocrity if humans were luckily endowed with consciousness-instilling Earthiform neurons, while aliens of different biology are generally experienceless 'zombies':
schwitzsplinters.blogspot.com/2024/04/neuron…

Fantastic talk ongoing right now at the Insect Welfare Research Society by Jeff Sebo on moral status of insects and the call to be cautious in considering their welfare - and see: nydeclaration.com

Really feeling grateful to have ethicists on board presenting in our research seminar series!

Webinar TODAY with Jeff Sebo at 4PM BST:

🪲🦋🦗 'The Moral Status of Insects' 🦗🦋🪲

How should we treat insects if they can experience morally relevant welfare states?

Direct link for registration: shorturl.at/mqwxE

Si tenéis experiencia en el estudio de la mente de otras especies, quizás os interese añadir vuestra firma a la 'the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness' (nydeclaration.com) que acaba de ser lanzada.

Ruth Harrison and Henry Spira won major reforms for farmed animals. How did they do it? Here are some lessons for effective animal advocates today:

1. Focus: prioritize specific, winnable campaigns with clear targets and demands.
2. Radical tactics, reasonable demands: combine…

Non-Human Rights: Critical Perspectives is now out! with CostasDouzinas from Elgar Publishing For 20% disc order online at e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/non-h…

Explore the philosophical perspectives on Climate in our latest #PhilosophyInFocus collection. Uncover the diverse range of insights on this critical issue from authors Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, Jeff Sebo, Darrel Moellendorf, and more.

Access free chapters here: oxford.ly/3TYiPEU

tomorrow!