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Can We Stop “Alienating” Octopuses?
Octopuses look extraterrestrial but are not alien in any way, shape, or form. We need to be mindful that referring to octopuses as “alien” may be facilitating their exploitation.
Research•7 min read
Lori Marino
Lori Marino, PhD, is President of the Whale Sanctuary Project (whalesanctuary.org) and Exec. Dir. of The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy (kimmela.org). Lori is a neuroscientist known for her work on the brain and intelligence in cetaceans. i.e., dolphins and whales, and other animals. She has published over 140 works on cetacean cognition and neuroanatomy, self-awareness and captivity issues.
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The Psychology of Blaming Others During the Time of COVID-19
Humans are emotionally invested in ensuring that, whatever happens, the spotlight of blame never shines directly on us. So we blame wet markets in Asia for the spread of COVID-19…
Culture•5 min read
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Other Animals Are Not Humans’ Sacrificial Fall Guys
Using lab animals to solve human-made problems amounts to more of the same hubris that spawned the COVID-19 pandemic in the first place.
Research•3 min read
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Stop Treating Violence Against Animals as a Game
Gamifying violence does more than disrespect victims. It conditions perpetrators—and the public—to see victims as unworthy of respect and compassion.
Culture•5 min read
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