Episodes 246
Avg. Duration 1h 15m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (28)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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We discuss the biggest questions: "what's real?", "who matters?" and "how to make a better world?" with scientists, celebrities, activists, writers and philosophers. The Sentientism worldview is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings." It's a simple, yet radical, philosophy that's grounded in reality (naturalistic epistemology) and has compassion for all sentient beings (mostly human and non-human animals). Naturalism & sentiocentrism combined. Find out more at https://sentientism.info/ or join a group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sentientism. Also on YouTube!

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Brain Shaman | Sentientism episode x-post | 247

Jun 07, 2026 1h 23m Bonus

This episode is a cross-post of my conversation about the Sentientism worldview with Michael Waite on his fascinating "Brain Shaman" podcast. Make sure you go and subscribe there too. The Sentientism…

Citizens' Assemblies, But With Animals & Plants | Multispecies Politics & Art | Eva Meijer | Sentientism 246

May 03, 2026 1h 33m

Eva Meijer is a philosopher, novelist, poet, and visual artist whose work explores nonhuman animals, politics, language, and multispecies relationships. In this conversation, Sentientism episode 246,…

In Tune to Nature with Carrie Freeman - Sentientism episode X-post - 245

Apr 26, 2026 45m

This episode is a cross-post of my discussion on Sentientism with Carrie Freeman on her "In Tune To Nature" podcast and radio show. Make sure you go and subscribe there too. Sentientism is “Evidence,…

Have We Fallen for the Greatest Deception? - Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu's hard-hitting truth - Sentientism 244

Mar 04, 2026 1h 14m

In Sentientism episode 244, philosopher John Sanbonmatsu (https://sentientism.info/sentientist-...) discusses his powerful new book The Omnivore's Deception (https://uk.bookshop.org/a/15422/97814....…

Spirituality, Veganism & Sentientism: Mari Andrew on Animals, Meaning, and Moral Hierarchy - Sentientism 243

Feb 09, 2026 1h 29m

What happens when spirituality, animal ethics, veganism, and sentientism collide? In this wide-ranging conversation, writer and artist Mari Andrew explores faith, doubt, morality, and our…

"The Mountain In The Sea" author Ray Nayler - Hugo & Locus award-winner - Sentientism 242

Jan 16, 2026 1h 17m

Ray Nayler is a Hugo and Locus Award winning author. Born in Quebec and raised in California, he lived and worked abroad for two decades in Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,…

Should Constitutions Protect All Sentient Beings? - John Adenitire & Raffael Fasel - Sentientism 241

Dec 10, 2025 1h 37m

Raffael Fasel is University Assistant Professor in Public Law at the Cambridge Law Faculty and Fellow of Jesus College. He specialises in public law, with a particular interest in constitutional…

Censored Landscapes - Isabella La Rocca Gonzalez - Sentientism 240

Nov 23, 2025 1h 20m

Isabella La Rocca Gonzalez is an artist, writer, photographer, teacher and activist. She describes her work as "part of a long tradition in art and photography: to bring to light and find beauty in…

Religious people and atheists should team up to help animals - David Clough - Sentientism 239

Nov 05, 2025 1h 32m

David Clough is Professor and Chair in Theology and AppliedSciences at the University of Aberdeen. He is a Local Preacher in the Methodist Church. David is also co-president of the charity…

MurderBot, Non-violent Protest & Microbial Minds - Sci-fi author Joan Slonczewski - Sentientism 238

Oct 19, 2025 1h 34m

Joan Slonczewski is a microbiologist at Kenyon College and a science fiction writer who explores biology and space travel. Their books have twice earned the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best…

Teaching Compassion - Heather Marshall & Michelle St John of VinE - Sentientism 237

Oct 09, 2025 1h 31m

Michelle St. John is the founder and director of VinE (Veganism in Education). VinE aims, through education, to encourage the development of empathy, critical thinking and ethical decision making,…

Giving $500 to 1000 people to do something Drop Dead Generous - Tom Cledwyn - Sentientism 236

Sep 21, 2025 1h 29m

Tom Cledwyn describes himself as the "chief emailer" at Drop Dead Generous (he's actually the co-founder). Inspired by Chris Anderson's (of TED) book, "Infectious Generosity", Tom and his co-founder…

We're Reaching a Critical Mass - Consumer Behaviour Expert Jack Waverley - Sentientism 235

Sep 05, 2025 1h 24m

Jack Waverley is a senior lecturer in marketing at the University of Manchester. He uses marketing and consumer research to protect and promote the interests of all animals, including humans. Jack…

Is Your Suffering An Illusion? - ‪Keith Frankish‬ - Sentientism 234

Aug 23, 2025 2h 1m

Keith Frankish is a philosopher and writer, British-born but now living in Crete, Greece. He is an Honorary Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research…

Positive Power Through Connection - Steven Rouk - Sentientism 233

Aug 08, 2025 1h 32m

Steven Rouk is founder of the non-profit Connect For Animals, a platform that connects people who want to end factory farming and bring about a more anti-speciesist world. He also helps…

What Animal Festivals Tell Us About Being Human - "Forget The Camel" author Elizabeth MeLampy - Sentientism 232

Jul 30, 2025 1h 29m

Elizabeth MeLampy is an author and a Harvard-educated lawyer, with experience in animal law and environmental law. While in law school, she worked on issues related to farmedanimals, wild animals,…

"You can be a victim of oppression and also oppress others" - Seb Alex - Sentientism 231

Jul 18, 2025 1h 32m

Seb Alex is an animal and human rights activist, as well as a lecturer, photojournalist and author. He is Founder of the Middle East Vegan Society. Seb has run animal rights advocacy workshops for…

In the classroom! - Sentientism 230

Jul 05, 2025 44m

I recently gave this presentation to a network of Religious Education (RE) teachers from Northumberland in the UK. It's aimed at helping teachers bring the Sentientism worldview and its themes into…

How wide should "The Moral Circle" go? - Jeff Sebo - Sentientism 229

Jun 22, 2025 1h 25m

Jeff Sebo is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Affiliated Professor of Bioethics, Medical Ethics, Philosophy, and Law, Director of the Center for Environmental and Animal Protection,…

"Sentience is the bedrock of ethics" - Jonathan Balcombe - Sentientism 228

Jun 11, 2025 1h 15m

Jonathan Balcombe is an ethologist and author. He lectures internationally on animal behavior and the human-animal relationship. Jonathan’s books include: The Use of Animals in Higher…

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