Science and Philosophy Answering Life's Persistent Questions Happiness Is Animal Slaughter Defensible? Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 25, 2020 A response to an anonymous commenter. A response to an anonymous commenter. Motivation Is Humane Slaughter Possible? Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 24, 2020 In a recent paper we argue that it is not. In a recent paper we argue that it is not. Artificial Intelligence What Does Artificial Intelligence Think About Consciousness? Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 23, 2020 A conversation with the new GPT-3 learning model about consciousness. A conversation with the new GPT-3 learning model about consciousness. Health Controversy Surrounding the Drive to Cure Deafness Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 22, 2020 New research on the cure to deafness deemed 'ableist'. New research on the cure to deafness deemed 'ableist'. Motivation Do Birds Enjoy Singing? Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 25, 2020 New research points to a deep evolutionary similarity between birds and humans. New research points to a deep evolutionary similarity between birds and humans. Environment The Evolution of Sled-Dogs Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 24, 2020 Was it artificial or natural selection? Was it artificial or natural selection? Happiness Can Captive Animals Be Happy? Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 23, 2020 A response to Marc Bekoff. A response to Marc Bekoff. Infidelity Cheating Done Right Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 22, 2020 What is the role of cheaters in evolution? What is the role of cheaters in evolution? Cognition Drawing the Boundaries of Animal Sentience Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 14, 2020 Part 2: Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious. Part 2: Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious. Cognition Drawing the Boundaries of Animal Sentience Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 8, 2020 Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious. Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious. Cognition Improving Invertebrate Welfare Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 7, 2020 Which animals are conscious and how can we improve their lives? Which animals are conscious and how can we improve their lives? Environment Is Harming Animals Ever Justifiable? Walter Veit Ph.D. on May 8, 2020 Stevan Harnad argues that humans should stop breeding and using animals. Stevan Harnad argues that humans should stop breeding and using animals. Depression Neon Genesis Evangelion and the Hedgehog's Dilemma Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 29, 2020 The closer we become, the more deeply we hurt each other. The closer we become, the more deeply we hurt each other. Relationships The Hedgehog’s Dilemma Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 28, 2020 Schopenhauer and Freud on the pains of human intimacy. Schopenhauer and Freud on the pains of human intimacy. Philosophy From Economics to Biology Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 27, 2020 Alex Rosenberg on his shifting interests. Alex Rosenberg on his shifting interests. Autism Representing the Autism Spectrum Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 26, 2020 The medical deficit model stifles and silences the voices of many autistics. The medical deficit model stifles and silences the voices of many autistics. Career The Past and Future of Animal Welfare Research Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 25, 2020 An interview with Andrew Rowan, one of the founders of the journal Animal Sentience. An interview with Andrew Rowan, one of the founders of the journal Animal Sentience. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Why Is There a Gap Between Scientists and the Public? Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 24, 2020 On the coronavirus, fake news, and science communication. On the coronavirus, fake news, and science communication. Health Stop the Spread: Do the Five Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 23, 2020 Follow the new WHO guidelines. Follow the new WHO guidelines. Neuroscience Taking Animal Sentience Seriously Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 22, 2020 Do animals feel? Stevan Harnad reflects on his fight for animal protection. Do animals feel? Stevan Harnad reflects on his fight for animal protection. Previous 1 2 3 Next
Happiness Is Animal Slaughter Defensible? Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 25, 2020 A response to an anonymous commenter. A response to an anonymous commenter.
Motivation Is Humane Slaughter Possible? Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 24, 2020 In a recent paper we argue that it is not. In a recent paper we argue that it is not.
Artificial Intelligence What Does Artificial Intelligence Think About Consciousness? Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 23, 2020 A conversation with the new GPT-3 learning model about consciousness. A conversation with the new GPT-3 learning model about consciousness.
Health Controversy Surrounding the Drive to Cure Deafness Walter Veit Ph.D. on August 22, 2020 New research on the cure to deafness deemed 'ableist'. New research on the cure to deafness deemed 'ableist'.
Motivation Do Birds Enjoy Singing? Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 25, 2020 New research points to a deep evolutionary similarity between birds and humans. New research points to a deep evolutionary similarity between birds and humans.
Environment The Evolution of Sled-Dogs Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 24, 2020 Was it artificial or natural selection? Was it artificial or natural selection?
Happiness Can Captive Animals Be Happy? Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 23, 2020 A response to Marc Bekoff. A response to Marc Bekoff.
Infidelity Cheating Done Right Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 22, 2020 What is the role of cheaters in evolution? What is the role of cheaters in evolution?
Cognition Drawing the Boundaries of Animal Sentience Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 14, 2020 Part 2: Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious. Part 2: Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious.
Cognition Drawing the Boundaries of Animal Sentience Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 8, 2020 Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious. Why we cannot find a clear line marking which animals are conscious.
Cognition Improving Invertebrate Welfare Walter Veit Ph.D. on July 7, 2020 Which animals are conscious and how can we improve their lives? Which animals are conscious and how can we improve their lives?
Environment Is Harming Animals Ever Justifiable? Walter Veit Ph.D. on May 8, 2020 Stevan Harnad argues that humans should stop breeding and using animals. Stevan Harnad argues that humans should stop breeding and using animals.
Depression Neon Genesis Evangelion and the Hedgehog's Dilemma Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 29, 2020 The closer we become, the more deeply we hurt each other. The closer we become, the more deeply we hurt each other.
Relationships The Hedgehog’s Dilemma Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 28, 2020 Schopenhauer and Freud on the pains of human intimacy. Schopenhauer and Freud on the pains of human intimacy.
Philosophy From Economics to Biology Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 27, 2020 Alex Rosenberg on his shifting interests. Alex Rosenberg on his shifting interests.
Autism Representing the Autism Spectrum Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 26, 2020 The medical deficit model stifles and silences the voices of many autistics. The medical deficit model stifles and silences the voices of many autistics.
Career The Past and Future of Animal Welfare Research Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 25, 2020 An interview with Andrew Rowan, one of the founders of the journal Animal Sentience. An interview with Andrew Rowan, one of the founders of the journal Animal Sentience.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Why Is There a Gap Between Scientists and the Public? Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 24, 2020 On the coronavirus, fake news, and science communication. On the coronavirus, fake news, and science communication.
Health Stop the Spread: Do the Five Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 23, 2020 Follow the new WHO guidelines. Follow the new WHO guidelines.
Neuroscience Taking Animal Sentience Seriously Walter Veit Ph.D. on March 22, 2020 Do animals feel? Stevan Harnad reflects on his fight for animal protection. Do animals feel? Stevan Harnad reflects on his fight for animal protection.