Published Jun 17, 2019

Our Animal Instincts

Shankar Vedantam and guest Hal Herzog delve into the complexities of human-animal relationships, questioning the ethical dilemmas and contradictions that arise from pet ownership to animal welfare, and challenging us to rethink our moral codes and cultural perceptions of different animals' lives.

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Pets and Loneliness

Chicken Lives Matter

Animal Ethics Dilemma

Moral Dilemmas in Cockfighting

Pets vs. Pests

Animal Ethics Contradictions

Animal Hierarchies

Pets as Parasites

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Pet Ownership Insights

Ethical Pet Ownership

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Cat Conundrums

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Human-Animal Relationships

Animal Welfare Contradictions

Animal Ethics

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Our Animal Instincts

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Human-Animal RelationshipsHal Herzog explores the complex relationship between humans and pets, examining how pet ownership influences identity and cultural perceptions. He discusses the ethical dilemmas and societal implications of keeping animals as companions.

Human-Animal Relationships

Animal Welfare ContradictionsShankar Vedantam and Prof. Hal Herzog explore the paradoxes and moral dilemmas in our relationships with animals. They discuss how affection for pets contrasts with our treatment of other animals, revealing inconsistencies in our ethical beliefs.

Animal Welfare Contradictions

Animal EthicsHal Herzog examines the ethical contradictions in our treatment of animals, from cockfighting to pet ownership. He challenges us to reconsider our moral judgments and the inconsistencies in how we value different animal lives.

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