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typhlonectes · 5 months

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Insects and Other Animals Have Consciousness, Experts Declare

A group of prominent biologists and philosophers announced a new consensus: There’s “a realistic possibility” that insects, octopuses, crustaceans, fish and other overlooked animals experience consciousness.

In 2022, researchers at the Bee Sensory and Behavioral Ecology Lab at Queen Mary University of London observed bumblebees doing something remarkable: The diminutive, fuzzy creatures were engaging in activity that could only be described as play. Given small wooden balls, the bees pushed them around and rotated them. The behavior had no obvious connection to mating or survival, nor was it rewarded by the scientists. It was, apparently, just for fun. The study on playful bees is part of a body of research that a group of prominent scholars of animal minds cited today, buttressing a new declaration that extends scientific support for consciousness to a wider suite of animals than has been formally acknowledged before. For decades, there’s been a broad agreement among scientists that animals similar to us — the great apes, for example — have conscious experience, even if their consciousness differs from our own. In recent years, however, researchers have begun to acknowledge that consciousness may also be widespread among animals that are very different from us, including invertebrates with completely different and far simpler nervous systems...

Read more: https://www.quantamagazine.org/insects-and-other-animals-have-consciousness-experts-declare-20240419

#philosophy #science #animal intelligence #animal minds #animals #nature #animal welfare #vegan #vegetarian #politics #animal emotions

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beebfreeb · 5 months

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#funny talking tag #My favorite thing to do is HC characters as trans but also that they've never heard that term before and act accordingly.#My other favorite thing to do is make characters repressed.#My other other favorite thing to do is make a character go ''I feel like a(n) object/animal/thing pretending to be a man/woman''#''but I don't really care about that right now I have a job''#Anyway while this post can be about whichever characters you feel fit I made this with a certain character in mind.#(Dimentio of SPM fame) (He has something really specific going on that makes me cackle) (You can ask me about it)#(Also Morceau Oleander is a trans woman to me because she would be happier)#(and she deserves to live a life not defined by other's expectations of her)#Someone put a forbidden and ancient curse on this post so no more.

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dr-rato · 1 month

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THE FEELS Inspired by this scene in the Journal, which has not left my mind since i first read it:

Specifically, this part!

#I deeply apologize for my terrible writing I thought about the dialogue after making the animatic #They plague my mind rotten #gravity falls #my art #the book of bill #fiddauthor #stanford pines #animation #animatic #fiddleford mcgucket

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poorly-drawn-mdzs · 4 months

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The squad of all time has arrived on scene.

#dungeon meshi #mithrun #Cithis Ofri #Pattadol #Fleki #Lycion #Otta #Happy Canary Debut Day! These guys wont really get to be very present until the next season of Dungeon Meshi #But I can still be excited to see them animated!!!#Shout out to Pattadol - I also tend to occupy 'The Punchline' niche of the friendgroup.#The punchline differs from 'The Jester' who willingly absorbs the jokes. The punchline is often unwillingly the joke.#You are either the one no one likes or the well beloved little-sibiling-esque friend. Good luck figuring out which!#Yes it is canon that Otta is into Women. YES she dates younger women and dumps them when they age.#This isn't a fan made bit. It's real.#Dungeon Meshi has no romance but it does have canonically queer characters.#Shipping is fine and all but it is a running theme in the series than *everyone* who expresses romantic interest in someone -#-finds that love unrequited. Just something to be mindful of to measure your expectations of this series!#Ah! In other housekeeping notes; I'm going to *try* and add Alt Text to my dungeon meshi thurday posts going forwards.#I might not be able to do it day of but I will try to get it done within a week.

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omegaphilosophia · 6 months

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The Philosophy of Animals

The philosophy of animals, also known as animal philosophy or animal ethics, explores the ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological considerations related to non-human animals. It addresses questions about the moral status of animals, their treatment by humans, and their place in the natural world. Here are some key aspects of the philosophy of animals:

Moral Consideration: One central question in the philosophy of animals is whether non-human animals possess moral status and deserve moral consideration. Philosophers debate whether animals have intrinsic value, rights, or interests that humans are morally obligated to respect.

Speciesism: The concept of speciesism refers to the unjustified discrimination against individuals based solely on their species membership. The philosophy of animals critiques speciesist attitudes and practices that prioritize human interests over the interests of animals, leading to exploitation, cruelty, and oppression.

Animal Rights: Animal rights theory advocates for the recognition of legal and moral rights for animals, similar to those afforded to human beings. This includes rights such as the right to life, liberty, and freedom from suffering. Animal rights philosophers argue that animals are not mere property to be used for human purposes but are deserving of inherent dignity and respect.

Utilitarianism: Utilitarianism is a moral theory that assesses the rightness or wrongness of actions based on their consequences, aiming to maximize overall happiness or utility. In the context of animal ethics, utilitarian approaches consider the well-being and suffering of all sentient beings, including animals, in ethical decision-making.

Environmental Ethics: The philosophy of animals intersects with environmental ethics, which examines the moral relationship between humans and the natural environment. Some environmental ethicists argue for the protection of ecosystems and habitats as a means of safeguarding the interests of animals and preserving biodiversity.

Animal Minds: Philosophers also explore questions related to animal cognition, consciousness, and intelligence. They investigate the extent to which animals possess mental states, emotions, and forms of awareness that may confer moral significance and warrant ethical consideration.

Animal Welfare: Animal welfare concerns the well-being of animals and encompasses efforts to ensure that animals are treated humanely and provided with appropriate care and conditions. Philosophers discuss ethical principles and policies aimed at promoting animal welfare and mitigating harm in various contexts, such as agriculture, research, and entertainment.

Ethical Treatment: Discussions in the philosophy of animals often focus on the ethical treatment of animals in different domains, including food production, biomedical research, entertainment, and wildlife management. Ethical dilemmas arise regarding practices such as factory farming, animal testing, hunting, and captivity, prompting debates about the moral permissibility of these activities.

Overall, the philosophy of animals reflects a growing recognition of the moral significance of non-human animals and the need to reevaluate human-animal relationships in light of ethical considerations.