January 1, 2015

If There Is Evidence That An Animal Is Sentient, Then Treat It That Way

If there are animals whose nervous systems indicate that they are sentient, and you still question whether they are sentient or not, then err on the side of caution and treat them as though they are. It would be a grave mistake to treat such animals as if they don't have subjective experiences because if they do, then your action or inaction could result in them suffering greatly.