A Blissful Future With No Suffering? | David Pearce Humane Hangouts 2021-05-07 | David Pearce is a prominent figure within the transhumanism movement and one of the co-founders of the World Transhumanist Association, currently rebranded and incorporated as Humanity+. Pearce maintains a series of websites devoted to transhumanist topics and what he calls the "hedonistic imperative", a moral obligation to work towards the abolition of suffering in all sentient life. His self-published internet manifesto, The Hedonistic Imperative (1995), outlines how pharmacology, genetic engineering, nanotechnology and neurosurgery could converge to eliminate all forms of unpleasant experience from human and non-human life, replacing suffering with "gradients of bliss". Pearce calls this the "abolitionist project".To support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageTimestamps0:00 - Introduction0:48 - Veganism4:41 - Transhumanism & The Abolitionist Project9:28 - The Reproductive Revolution 12:30 - Hedonic Set Point15:26 - Public Perception (Genetic Engineering)18:20 - Super-Happiness 25:53 - Objections50:08 - Wild Animal Suffering57:48 - Predation 1:05:59 - Advocating for Wild Animals
Melanie Joy on Infighting, Shaming & Burnout in the Animal Movement Humane Hangouts 2023-10-09 | Dr Melanie Joy returns to discuss infighting, shaming tactics and sustainable activism in the animal movement.Check out endinfighting.org to learn more. Melanie's new book 'How to End Injustice Everywhere' is available on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/How-End-Injustice-Everywhere-Understanding/dp/1590566866To support the channel (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.com/humanehancockSign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageCheck out my main channel: youtube.com @HumaneHancock
Researching Wild Animal Suffering | Simon Eckerström Liedholm Humane Hangouts 2023-01-24 | Simon from Wild Animal Initiative joins the podcast to discuss the important and neglected problem of wild animal suffering.Find out more about Wild Animal Initiative: wildanimalinitiative.orgDonate to Wild Animal Initiative:wildanimalinitiative.org/donateSupport my work on Patreon:patreon.com/humanehancockMake a onetime donation via Paypal:paypal.me/humanehancockTimestamps0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Nature documentaries 6:56 - Simon's story 14:23 - The case for wild animals 20:13 - "Ecosystems are too complex" / "We'll make things worse" 53:08 - Which animals are sentient? 01:02:46 - Contraception01:38:38 - Urgency to help animals vs the need for careful research before actions01:48:04 - Hopes for the future
How The Animal Movement Can Do Better | Tobias Leenaert Humane Hangouts 2022-03-20 | I'm joined by author and vegan activist Tobias Leenaert to discuss how the animal movement can be more effective.Learn more about Tobias:http://veganstrategist.orgTo learn more about the topics discussed, I would recommend this article by Tobias Baumann: centerforreducingsuffering.org/how-the-animal-movement-could-do-even-more-goodTo support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.com/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageTimestamps0:00 - Introduction0:43 - Tobias' focus6:16 - Acknowledging uncertainty 9:50 - Confrontational activism34:52 - Individual vs institutional change53:36 - Avoiding burnout + creating a sustainable movement1:02:58 - Wild animal suffering1:24:05 - Closing thoughts
Debating Peter Singer on Wild Animal Suffering Humane Hangouts 2022-03-06 | Discussing animal suffering with Peter Singer. To support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.com/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageTimestamps0:00 - Introduction0:54 - How to influence the world3:47 - What has changed for farmed animals?9:08 - Individual vs institutional change17:51 - The poor meat eater problem20:12 - Wild animal suffering51:10 - Negative utilitarianism54:21 - Afterword
Why its OK to Eat Meat | Dan Shahar Humane Hangouts 2022-02-20 | A vegan talks to a moral philosopher about his arguments for why it's okay to eat meat.To support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.com/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageTimestamps0:00 - Introduction1:23 - Why he wrote the book5:35 - How farmed animals suffer13:27 - The Inefficacy Thesis 42:11 - Why farmed animals over other causes?55:40 - Effective altruism1:07:43 - Is this book making the world worse?1:16:03 - Vegans are making the world a better place1:17:56 - Determining moral obligations1:29:53 - What will future people think of us?1:37:34 - Would he press a button to end animal farming?1:40:38 - Closing thoughts
Taking on the Worlds Largest Food Companies | Vicky Bond from The Humane League Humane Hangouts 2022-01-12 | Pizza Hut, Wagamama, Pret A Manger, KFC, ASK Italian, Travelodge—as well as Tesco, Spar, Lidl, Aldi, Morrisons and many other leading brands in the food industry—have all enacted animal welfare policies thanks to The Humane League's activism and campaigning.Receive weekly online actions to help animals with The Humane League: thehumaneleague.org.uk/fast-action-networkTo support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageTimestamps0:00 - Introduction3:04 - How vet students react to animal farming8:53 - Strategy of THL15:42 - Welfarism vs abolitionism 35:49 - What is happening to broiler chickens?51:21 - How they convince large companies to change57:18 - Signs of progress for animals 1:02:16 - Technological advancements vs moral persuasion1:04:36 - Wild animal suffering 1:08:20 - How to get involved1:12:32 - Closing thoughts
The Most Disturbing Documentary Youve Never Heard Of (Extended Discussion) Humane Hangouts 2021-12-26 | Including a discussion about veganism and wild animal suffering with Peace By Vegan.My main channel: youtube.com/c/HumaneHancockPeace By Vegan's channel: youtube.com/c/PeaceByVeganTo support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.comSign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageDonate to the EA Animal Welfare Fund:funds.effectivealtruism.org/funds/animal-welfareUse your career to make the world a better place:80000hours.org
The Ethics of Conservation and Rewilding | Michelle Graham & Bill Lynn Humane Hangouts 2021-08-08 | A conservationist discusses ethics with wild animal welfare advocates. Wild Animal Initiative: wildanimalinitiative.orgTo find out more about Bill Lynn: williamlynn.netTo support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockpageTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Defining terms11:32 - Is nature intrinsically valuable?34:20 - Misconceptions about nature50:15 - The ethics of rewilding 01:44:41 - Insect suffering01:47:05 - Practical ways to help wild animals01:59:24 - The world you wish for02:03:18 - Closing thoughts
The Psychology of Eating Meat & Effective Advocacy | Dr. Melanie Joy Humane Hangouts 2021-04-25 | Dr. Melanie Joy is a Harvard-educated psychologist, relationship coach, and communication specialist and she is the world’s leading expert on the psychology of eating animals and the psychology of veganism. She is the award-winning author of six books, including Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows; Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving Relationships and Communication for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters; and Getting Relationships Right. Her work has been featured by media outlets around the world, including the New York Times, the BBC, NPR, and ABC Australia. Dr. Joy is also the founding president of the charitable organization Beyond Carnism. You can learn more about her work at carnism.org. To support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancock/Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:42 - What is carnism?3:40 - Defensiveness/Cognitive dissonance11:59 - Justification17:38 - We're still brainwashed20:27 - Vegan allies26:40 - Black and white thinking37:18 - Process over content42:30 - Individual vs institutional change45:44 - Relationships51:15 - Closing thoughts
Arrested for Exposing Animal Torture | Matt Johnson Humane Hangouts 2021-04-02 | Matt Johnson is a Press Coordinator for Direct Action Everywhere (DxE).Find out more about his work here: directactioneverywhere.comFollow Matt on Facebook: facebook.com/matt.johnson.777158Follow Matt on Twitter: twitter.com/dxe_matt?lang=enTo support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.comSign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancock/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:54 - Matt's story 9:27 - Are we too focused on being liked?15:18 - Undercover Investigation 40:30 - Animal advocacy strategy1:03:18 - Factory farming1:10:33 - Current lobbying goals1:15:06 - We're making progress01:21:35 - Matt's tips for activists 01:22:54 - Closing thoughts
The Fascinating Truth About Fish | Professor Culum Brown Humane Hangouts 2021-02-27 | Culum has made a significant contribution to the study of behavioural ecology of fishes over his research career. His research niche lies in the study of fish behaviour and its application to fisheries science with his most significant contribution being enhancing our understanding of fish cognition and behaviour. Culum is a well-known champion of fish intelligence. All but six of his 100+ peer reviewed papers and one of his 9 book chapters have fishes as the primary focus. Collectively he has 100+ publications which have been cited over 5000 times. He is in the top 2.5% of researchers in Research Gate.Learn more about Culum's research here: thefishlab.comTo support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.comSign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancock/Follow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockTimestampsIntroduction - 0:00Culum's story: 2:19How we interact with fish - 5:11Fish are considered less than land-animals - 11:16Misconceptions about fish - 18:13Research on memory - 42:00 Research on social learning - 49:23Fish have culture - 55:38Why you catch the same fish twice - 1:06:34Do fish feel pain? - 1:12:00How do wild-caught fish die? - 1:23:52Farmed fish welfare - 1:35:19Why talk about ethics and not just science? - 1:54:21Should we be eating fish? - 2:03:39Wild animal suffering - 2:09:31Closing thoughts - 2:21:56
Vegan Activist Questions Temple Grandin | Full Episode Humane Hangouts 2021-02-12 | Temple Grandin has been developing methods for killing animals more humanely.Temple Grandin is an American scientist and activist. She is a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of animals for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behaviour. She is a consultant to the animal agriculture industry on animal behaviour, and an autism spokesperson. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to document the insights she gained from her personal experience of autism. She is currently a faculty member with Animal Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University.In the 2010 Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, she was named among those in the "Heroes" category. She was the subject of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning semi-biographical film Temple Grandin. Grandin has been an outspoken proponent of the autism rights and neurodiversity movements.Watch the trailer of the film about Temple's life:youtube.com/watch?v=cpkN0JdXRpMFind out more about Temple Grandin here: templegrandin.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.com/Sign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancock/Follow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockTimestamps0:00 - Introduction1:13 - Temple’s motivation6:49 - Selective breeding16:29 - Mutilations23:27 - Gestation crates27:26 - Animal emotions31:11 - Transportation 33:36 - Stunning45:18 - Would you want to be a pig?46:10 - Undercover investigations55:42 - The ethics of killing58:11 - Ag gag laws1:01 - Are animals living lives worth living?1:08:15 - What can we easily change?1:09:11 - Temple tried veganism1:13:07 - Working with people in the industry 1:15:05 - Is humane farming realistic?1:15:46 - Temple gets emotional 1:21:12 - My closing thoughts
The End of Animal Farming & Wild Animal Suffering | Jacy Reese Anthis Humane Hangouts 2021-01-30 | Jacy Anthis is a social scientist and co-founder of the Sentience Institute. His acclaimed book, The End of Animal Farming, analyses the development of food technologies such as plant-based and cell-cultured meat. Psychologist Steven Pinker said the book "places the issue of factory farming in the context of human progress and presents compelling arguments on how we should deal with it today.”His research has been featured in The Guardian, Vox, Forbes, and other global media outlets, and he has has presented his research at conferences and seminars in over 20 countries. He is currently a PhD Fellow at The University of Chicago. He is from Huntsville, Texas and lives in Chicago with his wife Kelly and their rescued dogs Apollo and Dionysus.Learn more about Jacy here: jacyanthis.com----------------------------To support me (thank you): patreon.com/HumanehancockTo donate to my PayPal (thank you): paypal.me/humanehancockPurchase Animal Riots clothing: animalriots.comSign up to take a vegan challenge: vbcamp.org/humanehancockFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/humanehancockFollow me on Facebook:facebook.com/humanehancockTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:21 - Jacy's story 4:12 - Effective altruism 10:25 - Movement effectiveness13:29 - Institutional vs individual change38:03 - The humane myth42:37 - Welfare reform49:45 - Wild animal suffering
