Podcasts about animal consciousness

Send us a textImagine sitting across from the woman who pioneered an entire field of human-animal connection. Penelope Smith, often called the grandmother of interspecies telepathic communication, shares her extraordinary journey on the Spiritual Spotlight Series with refreshing clarity and wisdom.From her earliest memories, Smith refused to accept the prevailing notion that animals were "less than" humans. While society insisted animals couldn't think or feel deeply, she knew differently. Her unwavering certainty eventually led her to become a trailblazer in the 1970s, developing methods to help people reconnect with their natural ability to communicate telepathically with animals.What makes this conversation particularly fascinating is how Smith frames animal communication not as a special gift for the few, but as our birthright that's been socialized out of us. "Most people are socialized out of all their intuitive abilities," she explains. "We're a very analytical society." The path back to this connection requires shifting from our logical minds to deep listening—heart to heart, soul to soul.Perhaps most profound is Smith's observation that animals have never forgotten their spiritual nature, while humans have. Animals don't get caught in mental loops or identity crises. When asked about their purpose, they respond with clarity—whether it's a dog who says "I'm here to help my person through tough times" or another who simply wants a peaceful retirement after a difficult previous life. This clarity offers humans a mirror for our own spiritual journey.After decades of teaching worldwide, Smith is offering an unprecedented opportunity—a comprehensive six-month certification program starting September 8th through the Shift Network. For those who've wished to study with this pioneering teacher, this represents a rare chance to learn methods and wisdom she hasn't had the opportunity to share before.Ready to discover what your animal companions have been trying to tell you? Visit animaltalk.net to learn more about telepathic communication and register for Smith's upcoming programs. Your relationship with animals—and yourself—may never be the same.Penelope's new 6-month training program: https://tinyurl.com/jvatc3s2 Support the showWe hope you found the episode to be enlightening and insightful. Our goal is to create content that not only entertains but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with your inner self. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to like, subscribe, and write a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us to improve the quality of our content and reach a wider audience. We believe that by sharing knowledge and insights about spirituality, we can help to inspire positive change and personal growth. So, if you find our podcast to be meaningful and informative, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family. You TubeFacebookFacebook Group The Road To Spiritual AwakeningSpiritual Awakening 101 Guide

In this episode I talk about animal consciousness. It's a big subject that can get confusing quickly, and that's why I wrote a fable about it. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.  Karen's passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/an-aliens-study-of-human-superiority-complex The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdKaren Rohlf's Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits. Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/ Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

Samir Varma is a physicist, investor, and author of the book: The Science of Free Will, How Determinism Affects Everything from the Future of AI to Traffic to God to Bees.' We discuss AI consciousness, the theoretical versus practical aspects of free will, and how determinism informs our understanding of human behaviour, moral philosophy, and even financial markets. “Even though there is no free will in theory, because the laws of physics are deterministic… we don't know what we're going to do until we've done it.” “The only way to find out how your life will end is to live it.”Varma delves into the physics of free will, his insights on the applicability of chaos theory, and why certain financial and societal structures might need reevaluation. The conversation touches on the evolution and mechanics of intellectual property, the intricacies of cricket, and the profound layers that make Pink Floyd's music a unique listening experience. Varma also shares his varied projects, including innovations in solar energy and traffic management. The discussion culminates with practical life advice focused on pursuing meaningful and passionate work.Transcript: https://www.thendobetter.com/investing/2025/4/11/samir-varma-free-will-physics-traffic-bees-emotions-chaos-theory-cricket-finance-podcastContents00:23 Will AI Gain Consciousness?02:11 The Concept of Free Will in Theory and Practice04:19 Quantum Theory and Determinism18:58 Chaos Theory and Free Will23:20 Death and the Reorganization of Atoms25:37 Animal Consciousness and Communication30:23 Implications for Society and Justice37:48 Emotions and Rationality41:08 Misunderstandings in Finance44:39 Debunking Market Value Myths47:43 The Momentum Factor Explained57:14 The Unique Appeal of Pink Floyd01:02:40 Understanding Cricket's Complexity01:09:58 Overrated or Underrated?01:19:28 Insights on Writing and Creativity01:23:11 Final Thoughts and Life Advice

The consciousness testCould an artificial intelligence be capable of genuine conscious experience?Coming from a range of different scientific and philosophical perspectives, Yoshua Bengio, Sabine Hossenfelder, Nick Lane, and Hilary Lawson dive deep into the question of whether artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT could one day become self-aware, and whether they have already achieved this state.Yoshua Bengio is a Turing Award-winning computer scientist. Sabine Hossenfelder is a science YouTuber and theoretical physicist. Nick Lane is an evolutionary biochemist. Hilary Lawson is a post-postmodern philosopher.To witness such topics discussed live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesAnd don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode! Who do you agree or disagree with?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of The Paranormal Rundown! The Gang of Nerds is down to a Duo tonight, just Vic and Dave. So we decided to do something a little different (unusual for us, right?!) Vic is going to take the role of the Atheist, Material Reductionist, and Dave is going to be the Everything is Paranormal, God Loving Hippie. The goal was to debate the possible reality of the topic, and maybe choose a winner. We did have a fairly decent list of paranormal topics, but in true Rundown fashion we only got through Consciousness, a little about the Akashic Record, and a shallow dive into Magick. We also dive into an EVP captured on the last episode with Fr. Justin, and discuss EVPs in general. Along the way we bounce around the subjects of Animal Consciousness, EEG Recorded at Time of Death, Higher Levels of Consciousness, Dolphins, PrayTV, Plant Consciousness, Universal Consciousness, Spooky Action At A Distance - SAAADs, Harry Houdini, Psychics vs Mediums, Remote Viewing, Irrefutable EVPs, Magick, Christian Rituals, Magical Contract Negotiation and Fulfillment, and the Crossroads Demon. Hopefully we did the Gang proud. I am almost certain Sky Daddy lover Dave smacked that Atheist Vic down pretty hard...As always, if you have any questions, comments, or you really liked this episode format, please let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comIf you didn't like this show, please let us know twice!!Vic would also like to know your thoughts on Cedric and Avalon. But be careful, Avalon has been know to cause a nightmare or two when offended...Check out our new X account at: https://x.com/ParanormalRundnLeave us a message!The Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Introduction by Dr. Dalal, pp. iii-ivThis episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/02/11/key-differences-between-human-and-animal-consciousness/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found atwww.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Presswww.lotuspress.com

Are we on the brink of merging with machines? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly dive into the mysteries of consciousness versus intelligence, panpsychism, and AI with neuroscientist and author Anil Seth.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/is-consciousness-everywhere-with-anil-seth/Thanks to our Patrons James Boothe, Vicken Serpakian, John Webb, Doctor Pants, Greg Gralenski, Lost_AI, Bob Lester, kim christensen, Micheal Gannon, Aaron Rosenberg, Shai Kr, Kyle Bullock, JyinxTV, James Myers, victor recabarren, David Pederson, Ted McSheehy, Terena, Tracy Sheckells, Groovemaster24, Sheedrealmusic, David Amicucci, Brian Ridge, M Ranger, Peter Ackerman, Mars Colony AI, DonAlan, Harry Sørensen, G Anthony, Muhammad Umer, and Joshua MacDonald for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Can AI rival human artistry? Is the potential of AI rivaling human creativity an opportunity to enhance artistic expression and reimagine authorship? Travis Logan, Charles, and A.R.X. Han discuss the complexities of consciousness, creativity, and the limits of AI, drawing on David Bentley Hart's critique of materialism to explore whether human experiences and meaning can be reduced to physical processes.

We are honored to speak with Annie Bourke, a Brisbane-based international bestselling author and renowned animal communicator and medium. Annie has a unique and heartwarming gift: she communicates with animals, both living and in spirit, acting as a bridge between them and their human companions. Through these powerful conversations, Annie provides messages of comfort, healing, and understanding, offering peace of mind to those who love their animal friends deeply. Annie's passion for animals goes far beyond simple communication. Her mission is to raise global awareness of the profound importance of animals in our lives. She wants people to truly understand that animals have souls, that they experience emotions, that they understand us more than we may realize, and that they are in our lives for a reason. In addition to her conversations with animals, Annie offers an Animal Communication Mentorship Program, guiding others to develop the ability to communicate telepathically with their own animals. She also provides distance healing support for both animals and humans. Her podcast, What Animals Tell Me, showcases remarkable stories and highlights some of her incredible experiences with animals. She also presents free online masterclasses each month, helping animal parents deepen their bond with their beloved pets. Join us as we explore the world of animal communication with Annie Bourke and discover the beautiful messages animals have for us, fostering deeper connections and greater understanding between animals and humans. This episode is a heartfelt journey into the soul of animal companionship.     Episode Highlights Animal Communication Animal Medium Talking to Animals Animal Soul Communication Telepathic Animal Communication Pet Medium Animal Healing Pet Grief Support Communicating with Pets Animal Psychic Connecting with Pets in Spirit Animal Communication Mentorship Pet Distance Healing Animals' Emotional Intelligence Animal Communicator Brisbane Understanding Animal Souls Animal Messages from Beyond Animal Spirituality Healing for Pets and Humans How to Communicate with Animals Understanding the Souls of Animals: Are Pets Spiritual Beings? Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Animals Through Telepathy The Healing Power of Talking to Your Pets Animal Communication for Grief and Closure Exploring the Afterlife Connection with Pets in Spirit Can Animals Really Understand Us? Exploring Animal Emotions Animal Communication Mentorship: Learning to Talk to Your Pets The Role of Animal Communicators in Pet Loss Healing Emotional Intelligence in Animals: What We Can Learn from Our Pets How to Connect with Animals on a Deeper Level Spiritual Connections with Pets: What Do They Mean? The Science and Spirituality Behind Animal Communication Breaking the Barriers: How Telepathy Helps Humans and Animals Connect Healing Support for Pets and Humans: A Journey of Compassion Animal Communication Masterclasses: What You Can Learn Why Animals Come Into Our Lives: Exploring the Purpose of Pets   Learn more about Annie Bourke LINKS; Email: CHIntuitive@bigpond.com   Website: https://www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.au Free guide downloads: Animal Communication – A guide for animal parents Rescuing the rescues - A guide for animal parents How to introduce a new animal to your home How to cope with pet loss   Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011229976148   Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicHeartIntuitive   LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniebourkecosmicheartintuitive   LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosmic-heart- intuitive/?viewAsMember=true   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniebourke_animalcommunicator/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWk7nu1K8skogPonW9_nhQ   Podcast: “What animals tell me” : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annie6509   Books: The Bridge to Animal Consciousness (2018) International bestseller The Bridge To Animal Consciousness: Bourke, Annie: 9781721649679: Amazon.com: Books (USA) Australian sales - purchase directly from Annie - email CHIntuitive@bigpond.com International sales – Amazon online   Evolving Hearts and Souls – The Guide to Spiritual Awakening (2018) Amazon #1 bestseller Evolving Hearts and Souls: Bourke, Annie: 9781721196876: Amazon.com: Books (USA) Australian sales - purchase directly from Annie - email CHIntuitive@bigpond.com International sales – Amazon online   Crossing the bridge to Animal Consciousness (2023) Crossing the Bridge to Animal Consciousness: Animal Soulology: Bourke, Annie: 9781925370850: Amazon.com: Books (USA) Australian sales - purchase directly from Annie - email CHIntuitive@bigpond.com International sales – Amazon online   Did you enjoy today's episode?   Please subscribe and leave a review. 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This episode features Professor Jonathan Birch of the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jonathan is a philosopher of science who will be best known to an animal studies audience for his work on the science of sentience. This includes his 2021 report Review of the Evidence of Sentience in Cephalopod Molluscs and Decapod Crustaceans, which led to cephalopods and decapods being recognized as sentient beings in UK law. He was also one of the lead signatories of the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness. In this episode, we talk about his 2024 Oxford University Press book The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans, Other Animals, and AI. This is an open access book, meaning that all listeners can read and download it for free entirely legally. This episode is brought to you by the Animal Politics book series, from Sydney University Press. This is a collection of scholarly books about animal studies. As well as recently changing names, the series also has new editors: Danielle Celermajer, Rick De Vos, Chloë Taylor, and Katie Woolaston. If you're currently working on a book about animal studies, you should consider reaching out to them to see if the series would be a good fit – and we'll get a chance to ask some of these new editors about the Animal Politics series in upcoming episodes of Knowing Animals.

What exactly is consciousness, and why is it such a hard problem to solve? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly take you deep into the mysteries of consciousness and objective reality, David Chalmers, a philosopher and cognitive scientist. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-with-david-chalmersThanks to our Patrons Jay, Gregory Aronoff, Tom B. Night, Barnsley, Glenn, Hibachi Flamethrower, Crescencio Maximilian joseph Martinez, Micheal Gomez, Matthew Deane, James, Joe Chillemi, Thomas van Cleave, Kelsey Plugge, Jeff Jones, William Hamilton, and Kevin Cosg. for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

In his marvelous new book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness (Princeton UP, 2023), David Peña-Guzmán (SF State as well as the lovely philosophical podcast Overthink) offers up something new in animal studies--"a philosophical interpretation of biological subjectivity." Although we share no linguistic schema with animals there is lots more evidence than just YouTube (octopuses, dogs, signing chimpanzees, brain scans of dreaming birds etc) to suggest oneiric behaviors and underlying mental states occur all over the animal kingdom. So, David discusses with John his interest in using dreaming as a window into consciousness. Here is what it means that we are not alone in our dreams... David details the "flattening and impoverishing effect on the natural sciences" wrought by 20th century behaviorist paradigms. He also expresses skepticism about the likelihood of AI ever achieving more than a "zombie" state; it now and perhaps always will profoundly differ from animals' varied experiences of our shared world. The biological commonality that most strikes David is the idea it is logically inconceivable that there might be a dreamer devoid of consciousness or sentience. Dreaming, he argues may be the key to acknowledging animal's "moral considerability"--the right to have their consciousness, sentience and in the deepest sense their standing taken into account. . Finally David admits to a feeling of tragedy in writing this book: he has had to engage with experimentation that crosses boundaries in animal treatment in order to make the case for those boundaries. He understands his decision as tragic because either way--to engage or to ignore the science--would be to lose something. Mentioned in the episode: New Wave of "inner space" SF authors who focus on the alien nature of humanity itself: J. G. Ballard, Philip K. Dick, and John's hero Ursula Le Guin. Recallable Books: Susana Monso, Playing Possum a newly translated book on the ways that animals mourn their beloveds. Charles Darwin, Descent of Man and The expression of the emotions in man and animals (both 1872) are two of the crucial 19th century texts begin to think of animals as complete subjects. Charles Darwin as an early theorist of biosemiosis who deserves, Jain and David agree, to be reactivated. Listen and Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/animal-studies

Recent zoological research has shown us that a wide range of animals are likely to have sentience. We don't know for sure. There is sufficient evidence to think that it is likely that, for example, lobsters can feel pain. What should we do in the light of this? Jonathan Birch of the LSE,  author of The Edge of Sentience, discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton. 

It's not immoral to kick a rock; it is immoral to kick a baby. At what point do we start saying that it is wrong to cause pain to something? This question has less to do with "consciousness" and more to do with "sentience" -- the ability to perceive feelings and sensations. Philosopher Jonathan Birch has embarked on a careful study of the meaning of sentience and how it can be identified in different kinds of organisms, as he discusses in his new open-access book The Edge of Sentience. This is an example of a question at the boundary of philosophy and biology with potentially important implications for real-world policies.Support Mindscape on Patreon.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2024/10/14/292-jonathan-birch-on-animal-sentience/Jonathan Birch received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Philosophy Logic and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is one of the authors of the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness, and has advised the British government on matters of animal cruelty and sentience.Web siteLSE web pageGoogle scholar publicationsPhilPeople profileWikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stevie and Michael sit down and chat with some top experts to find out how animals experience the world. From dolphins to octopuses to pets and more, we ask the question: are animals smarter than us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode, Graham Skidmore shares his insights and learnings from observing nature and animals. He discusses the concept of intelligent design, highlighting how every element of the natural world serves a purposeful role. Through examples like chipmunks and squirrels, Graham explores the universal intelligence and problem-solving abilities demonstrated by non-human beings. He emphasizes the importance of expanding our own consciousness and learning from the curiosity, play, and adaptability exhibited in nature. Graham also recounts an experience with a duck's injured foot, using it to illustrate how animals can teach us about the importance of proper environments and diets. Overall, this episode encourages listeners to connect more deeply with the natural world and find wisdom in the lessons it provides.

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered what your pet would say if it could speak to you? Join host Dionne Malush on "Shine On Success" as she converses with Annie Bourke, an international bestselling author and renowned animal communicator and medium from Brisbane. Annie's extraordinary ability to communicate with animals, both living and in spirit, offers a profound insight into the bond between humans and their beloved pets. In this captivating episode, discover how Annie's journey and her mission to raise global awareness about the importance of animals can transform your understanding of your furry friends. Hear heartwarming stories, learn about the spiritual connections with pets, and explore the unique dynamics of animal communication. Tune in to find inspiration, comfort, and a deeper connection with the animals that enrich our lives. Don't miss this fascinating exploration into the unseen world of animal communication!Connect with Annie here:Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011229976148Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicHeartIntuitiveLinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniebourkecosmicheartintuitiveLinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosmic-heart-intuitive/?viewAsMember=trueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniebourke_animalcommunicator/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWk7nu1K8skogPonW9_nhQPodcast: “What animals tell me” : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annie6509Website: https://www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.auBooks:The Bridge to Animal Consciousness (2018) International bestsellerEvolving Hearts and Souls – The Guide to Spiritual Awakening (2018) Amazon #1 bestsellerCrossing the bridge to Animal Consciousness (2023)Australian sales - purchase directly from Annie - email at CHIntuitive@bigpond.comInternational sales – Amazon onlineConnect with Dionne Malush Instagram: @dionnerealtyonepgh LinkedIN: /in/dionnemalush Website: www.dionnemalush.com Facebook: /dmalush LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

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Dive into the rich world of animal communication and connection with author and medium Annie Bourke. Annie shares how she learned how to communicate with animals, the lessons she has learned and shared with others about the reasons why certain animals come into our lives. She is passionate about helping others communicate with others and wants people to know that animals can understand you, they have souls, they can reincarnate, and experience deep emotions like we do.  Annie's books: The Bridge to Animal Consciousness https://a.co/d/05KBkXAd Crossing the bridge to Animal Consciousness https://a.co/d/0bV3hlAy Evolving Hearts and Souls – The Guide to Spiritual Awakening https://a.co/d/0dUmvGYc Annie's website: www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.au  Annie's offers for our listeners: “ 1. Email Annie at CHIntuitive@bigpond.com by July 30, 2024 with the email subject  Seeker and Skeptic and ask about receiving a free copy of one of my 3 books of your choice posted to you free when you book my 7 question animal conversation package. This can include up to 2 animals either living or in spirit, with the questions shared between them. I'm happy to email more information and commonly asked questions.   2. Email Annie at CHIntuitive@bigpond.com by July 30, 2024 with the email subject  Seeker and Skeptic and ask about receiving a free copy of one of my 3 books of your choice posted to you free when you enroll in the Animal Communication Mentorship Program. I work with you and 2 living animals (yours or mine) 1:1 for 3 months to master telepathic communication so you can talk with your own animals. I'm happy to email the Program PDF which explains the content in more detail. You will receive a copy of “The Bridge to Animal Consciousness” as part of the Mentorship Program, plus another one free book of your choice.   3. Email Annie at CHIntuitive@bigpond.com by July 30, 2024 with the email subject Seeker and Skeptic and ask about purchasing any one of my 3 books with a personalised message from one of your animals, living or in spirit. Book package with personal message from your animal AUD $80 plus postage from Australia. ” Our Website- https://seekerandskepticpodcast.com Listen to the Podcast on YouTube-  https://youtube.com/@seekerandskeptic?si=UypaOZm9fQFC5WD1  Follow us on: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theseekerandtheskeptic/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095293164654 Twitter- https://www.twitter.com/seekernskeptic  Linktree- www.linktr.ee/seekerandskeptic   MERCH Shop! Help us out by purchasing cool stuff! https://my-store-ea043e.creator-spring.com/ Follow the Seeker! Website- www.brittanyroseauthor.com  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094557498818 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittanyroseauthor/  Align and Bloom- https://amzn.to/3PWmX6T Maiden's Light- https://amzn.to/3Q1OYKv  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strange-stories-with-the-/support

Episode 379 - Annie Bourke - Telepathic animal communication mentor - Providing peace of mind for animal parentsAbout the authorAnnie lives north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.She is passionate about animals, and is committed to being an advocate for them and being a voice for them. As an animal communicator and animal medium, she enjoys chatting with animals, learning from their wisdom and passing on messages to their carers. "The Bridge to Animal Consciousness" is her first book, released on August 8th 2018, and through this Annie aims to raise global consciousness about animals, why they are here, and how we can help them.Annie is also intrigued by our spiritual purpose and soul evolution journey. She is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Crystal therapist, Reiki Master, Angel Intuitive, Medical Intuitive, Clairvoyant and Medium. She loves supporting healing for animals and humans. Her second book "Evolving Hearts and Souls - The Guide to Spiritual Awakening" will be released on September 2nd 2018.Follow Annie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmicHeartIntuitive/Book: The Bridge To Animal ConsciousnessSince the dawn of creation, animals and humans have shared Earth together.There is however a significant gap with understanding why animals are here, why they choose us, what they are tryingto tell us, and how by helping them they can help us.Join animal conversationalist and medium Annie Bourke as she builds the bridge to understandinganimal consciousness through sharing her stories and knowledge with humour and compassion.In this book, Annie will explain:*Why animals are here*Animal reincarnation and their soul journeys*How to welcome a new animal into your household, and how to say goodbye*How to enrich the lives of animals*What we can do to prevent animal extinction and peacefully co-existAnimals matter.They are wise beings who can help us on our journey. The more we understand them, the richer our lives are.https://www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.au/Support the Show.___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/

In an enlightening exposition, Glen Merzer highlighted the devastating effects of animal agriculture on global ecosystems, stressing its role as the chief cause of biodiversity loss, water pollution, and climate change. Merzer also illuminated the overlooked connections between our dietary choices and the degradation of ocean ecosystems, such as the intricate bond between whales and phytoplankton, underscoring the urgency of shifting to sustainable and vegan choices. As the planet grapples with increasing climate crises, the call is clear: stop eating animals and allow the Earth to heal. #AnimalAgriculture #ClimateCrisis #VeganChoice

A cluster of brain cells in a dish, pulsing with electrical activity. A bee buzzing its way through a garden in bloom. A newborn baby staring up into his mother's eyes. What all these entities have in common is that we don't quite know what it's like to be them—or, really, whether it's like anything at all. We don't really know, in other words, whether they're conscious. But maybe we could know—if only we developed the right test.  My guest today is Dr. Tim Bayne. Tim is Professor of Philosophy at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He's a philosopher of mind and cognitive science, with a particular interest in the nature of consciousness. Along with a large team of co-authors, Tim recently published an article titled 'Tests for consciousness in humans and beyond.' In it, they review the current landscape of consciousness tests—or “C-tests”, as they call them—and outline strategies for building more and better tests down the road.  Here, Tim and I discuss what consciousness is and why theories of it seem to be proliferating. We consider several of the boundary cases that are most hotly debated right now in the field—cases like brain organoids, neonates, and split-brain patients. We sketch a few of the most prominent current consciousness tests: the command following test, the sniff test, the unlimited associative learning test, and the test for AI consciousness. We talk about how we might be able to inch our way, slowly, toward something like a thermometer for consciousness: a universal test that tells us whether an entity is conscious, or to what degree, or even what kind of conscious it is. Along the way, Tim and I talk about zombies, chatbots, brains in vats, and islands of awareness. And we muse about how, in certain respects, consciousness is like temperature, or perhaps more like happiness or wealth or intelligence, and maybe even a bit like fire.  I think you'll enjoy this one, friends—it's a thought-provoking conversation on a foundational topic, and one that takes us far and wide. So without further ado, here's my interview with Dr. Tim Bayne. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode will be available soon.   Notes and links 4:45 – The philosopher Dan Dennett, who passed way in April, was known for his writings on consciousness—among them his 1991 book, Consciousness Explained. 7:00 – The classic paper on the neural correlates of consciousness, by Francis Crick and Christof Koch.   9:00 – A recent review of theories of consciousness by Anil Seth and Dr. Bayne. 10:00 – David Chalmers' classic paper on the “hard problem” of consciousness.  13:00 – Thomas Nagel's classic paper on what it's like to be a bat. 20:00 – A recent paper by James Croxford and Dr. Bayne arguing against consciousness in brain organoids. 23:00 – A recent paper by Dr. Bayne and colleagues about the emergence of consciousness in infants.  27:00 – A recent paper by Dr. Bayne and colleagues about consciousness in split-brain patients. An earlier paper by Dr. Bayne on the same topic. 30:00 – A paper by Dr. Bayne, Anil Seth, and Marcello Massimini on the notion of “islands of awareness.” 35:00 – The classic paper using the “(covert) command following test” in a patient in a so-called vegetative state.  38:00 – A 2020 paper introducing the “sniff test.”  40:00 – A recent primer on the “unlimited associative learning” test.  43:00 – An essay (preview only), by the philosopher Susan Schneider, proposing the AI consciousness test. 50:00 – The history of the scientific understanding of temperature is detailed in Hasok Chang's book, Inventing Temperature. 53:30 – Different markers of consciousness in infants are reviewed in Dr. Bayne and colleagues' recent paper. 1:03:00 – The ‘New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness' was announced in April. Read about it here.   Recommendations Being You, Anil Seth Into the Gray Zone, Adrian Owen Other Minds, Peter Godfrey-Smith   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to UCLA. It is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala.  Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com.  For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Twitter: @ManyMindsPod.

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Listen now to 63 Future Now Podcast It appears we may have some new lifeforms on the planet, ones that can take Nitrogen from the air rather than the ground; makes sense considering that 78% of the atmosphere is Nitrogen. Scientists are fascinated, and see this as a big deal, up there with the creation of plants and animals!  Also amazing this week is our exploration of interspecies communications and its intersection with AI.  Yes, contact with critters of all kinds will soon be happening, with AI serving as a kind of Rosetta Stone between us and the myriad of other intelligences that live on this planet.  A fascinating development in trans species communications, with many unexpected twists and turns to come!  Meanwhile, we have successfully used optics for communicating for the first time with a space probe 130 million miles away, and are testing a new kind of space propulsion system that is non-reactive! Just wow!! Enjoy..

Are animals self aware? Scientific evidence supports the assumption that it “feels like something” for a fish to be caught on a hook. Shawn and Leah have a bit of a lively discussion regarding animal consciousness. They talk about their dads, wedding preparations, taxes, television shows and more! Scientists and philosophers across the globe agree it is reasonable to assume the vast majority of creatures on Earth are sentient in some way — including lobster, squid and the tiny flies that swarm over drinks left outside in the summer. The New York Declaration on #Animal #Consciousness, released Friday, was signed by 39 cognition scholars at universities from Canada to Australia. It says there is “at least a realistic possibility” that all vertebrates and many invertebrates have conscious experience. The declaration rests on recent scientific studies that show garter snakes can recognize their own scent, crows can report what they see, octopi can avoid pain and fruit flies can sleep — and they sleep best when they're with other fruit flies. Also on this episode are discussions about fears, and how much work has been recently dumped onto Letter Carriers. #Television shows mentioned include #Fallout, #Crusade, #Robocop and #Star Trek Discovery. Leah and Shawn's dad started planting in the greenhouse. They sat and shared their seeds. This week's podcast promo: Cosmic Pizza

Animal Consciousness and Other Ideas! Are animals self aware? Scientific evidence supports the assumption that it “feels like something” for a fish to be caught on a hook. Shawn and Leah have a bit of a lively discussion regarding animal consciousness. They talk about their dads, wedding preparations, taxes, television shows and more! Scientists and […] The post Animal Consciousness and Other Ideas – Soul Forge 320 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The last ten years have witnessed rapid advances in the science of animal cognition and behavior. Striking results have hinted at surprisingly rich inner lives in a wide range of animals, driving renewed debate about animal consciousness. To highlight these advances, the NYU Mind, Ethics and Policy Program and NYU Wild Animal Welfare Program co-hosted a conference on the emerging science of animal consciousness on Friday April 19 at New York University. This conference also served as the launch event for The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness. This short statement, signed by leading scientists who research a wide range of taxa, holds that all vertebrates (including reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) and many invertebrates (including cephalopod mollusks, decapod crustaceans, and insects) have a realistic chance of being conscious, and that their welfare merits consideration. We now welcome signatures from others as well. If you have relevant [...] --- First published: April 21st, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/Pqkf5N7LkHfd7rRBf/announcing-the-new-york-declaration-on-animal-consciousness --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Announcing The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness, published by Sofia Fogel on April 22, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The last ten years have witnessed rapid advances in the science of animal cognition and behavior. Striking results have hinted at surprisingly rich inner lives in a wide range of animals, driving renewed debate about animal consciousness. To highlight these advances, the NYU Mind, Ethics and Policy Program and NYU Wild Animal Welfare Program co-hosted a conference on the emerging science of animal consciousness on Friday April 19 at New York University. This conference also served as the launch event for The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness. This short statement, signed by leading scientists who research a wide range of taxa, holds that all vertebrates (including reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) and many invertebrates (including cephalopod mollusks, decapod crustaceans, and insects) have a realistic chance of being conscious, and that their welfare merits consideration. We now welcome signatures from others as well. If you have relevant expertise (for example, a graduate education or the equivalent in science, philosophy, or policy), you can send an email to nydeclaration@gmail.com from your institutional email address, say that you wish to sign, and list your title and institution as they should appear. Day-one media coverage of the conference and declaration included articles at Nature, NBC, Quanta, The Hill, and The Times. We also recorded the event, and our team will post videos on the declaration website in the near future. If you have questions or comments, feel free to send an email to nydeclaration@gmail.com or sofia.fogel@nyu.edu. Thank you to NYU Animal Studies, the NYU Center for Bioethics, and the NYU Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness for supporting this event. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Everyone who lives with an animal would think it rather obvious that they dream, but believe it or not, this is not an accepted fact in the scientific community. This week, we speak with David Peña-Guzmán about his book When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness. ABOUT OUR GUEST David M. Peña-Guzmán is an associate professor of humanities at…

David specializes in European philosophy, the history and philosophy of science and the philosophy of animal minds. He is interested in the problem of consciousness, the study of lived experience and the value of the humanities. David lives in San Francisco, California and is Associate Professor of Humanities at San Francisco State University. He has previously worked at Johns Hopkins University, Laurentian University, Dillard University, and Emory University (where he received his Ph.D. in 2015). He is the author of "When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness" and co-host, with Ellie Anderson, of the Overthink Podcast. His work has been covered by The New York Times, CNN, ABC, The Atlantic, Le Parisian, El País, and Forbes, among others. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “who matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 00:00 Clips! 01:14 Welcome - Our two way para-social relationships - Sharing #naturalistic thinking & an interest in expanding our #moralcircle based on #sentience 04:48 David's Intro - Continental philosophy, teaching humanities, animal minds/ethics/politics, the science of consciousness & co-hosting  @OverthinkPodcastPhilosophy  - "There's something equally mysterious & fascinating & alluring... about the minds of other creatures." - Links between animal academia & animal movements (rights, welfare...) "Most of it is happening beyond the ivory tower of higher education... it's happening on the ground with people who are committed to the goal of #animalliberation" 08:10 What's Real? - "It's hard to know how much weight to give to those early experiences..." - Raised #catholic - A small town in Mexico where "Catholicism was the economic driving force of town life... 5-10 thousand people that would be overrun by a million religious pilgrims 5 times a year" - Manifestation of the virgin Mary with indigenous roots with a reputed power to do health miracles - Disenchantment "I really saw the church & faith largely as a story that we the locals told in order to bring in tourists... As a child I never really understood that we were really meant to believe the content of the stories" - A "great 11 year old awakening" and a "show-down with my mother... I don't want to go to church... I don't actually believe any of this... my mother had no problem with that which further just confirmed my suspicion that a lot of this was just surface" - "Catholics... we tend to be very bad at reading the bible - we usually just get our lessons from the priest... for me it seemed like smoke & mirrors" - "From my early teen years I leaned towards a naturalistic outlook of the world and the cosmos... I do think the world is composed of matter, of motion, of the fundamental forces of physics..." - "That does not necessarily mean that I am a #rationalist ... I don't think that our human cognitive architecture is necessarily so imperious and mighty that it is poised to uncrack all the mysteries of nature..." 34:59 What Matters? 57:05 Who Matters? 01:14:15 How To Make A Better World? 01:22:42 Follow David - David at SFSU - Overthink - When Animals Dream - @DrPenaGuzman1 ...and much more. Full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sentientism/message

Brandy welcomes animal conversationalist, healer, medium, & author, Annie Bourke from Australia to talk about her new book, Crossing the Bridge to Animal Consciousness, and her mission to help as many animal parents as possible to know more about their animals, and understand the reality and joy of animal soul reincarnation. She has experienced reincarnation personally and with many clients, and it totally changes the grief process if it's your animal's destiny to come back. EPISODE NOTES: Crossing the Bridge to Animal Consciousness

Are you ready to unlock your soul self and transform? Join Angel Fest 2024, our FREE 3-day online conference. Sign up today: https://theangelmedium.com/free   Join our Angel Membership today: https://theangelmedium.com/angelmembership   Hello beautiful souls! The first time I saw Bunny the talking dog, I knew she was changing our perspective on consciousness in general. I've followed Bunny the dog and her owner Alexis Devine for years and together, they've proven that animals know much, much more than we think they do. I've seen Bunny remind her mom to give her pain medication; talk about dreams she's had; and even make fart jokes. Our talk today hones in on how Bunny is also proving the spiritual nature of animals everywhere. It's not just us, angels and God, Universe, Source . . . animals play a huge role in the spiritual realm and in helping us connect back to our own spirituality here and now.   To learn more about Alexis Devine and Bunny: @whataboutbunny [IG] [YouTube] [FB] Their book I Am Bunny is available at all major book retailers   Click HERE to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m9L1g2hC4eg   ++++++++++   Thank you for listening to the Angels and Awakening podcast! Post about today's episode on your social media accounts and tag us @angelpodcast. We couldn't do it without your support. Every purchase and donation helps us run our podcasts and the World's Largest Prayer Network. Thank you! WORK WITH JULIE Angel Membership: https://theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School: https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Book A Session: https://theangelmedium.com/readings Buy Julie's Book, Angels and Awakening, on Amazon.com Don't know where to start? Book a discovery call with Julie: https://calendly.com/juliejancius/discovery-call   FREEBIES Angel Newsletter: www.theangelmedium.com Angels and Awakening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-and-awakening/id1451424894 World's Largest Prayer Network: https://www.worldslargestprayernetwork.com/ Intuitive Kids Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1650866422   SOCIAL MEDIA Watch out for scammers who impersonate Julie's accounts. Julie will never DM you for a session. All purchases go through www.theangelmedium.com. Instagram: http://instagram.com/angelpodcast/   TikTok: @angelpodcast  Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/angelpodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/juliejancius   DRAWING WINNER Leave a 5-star positive review of this show or Julie's book, to be entered into a drawing to win a free session.

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Walter Veit about animal consciousness. They talk about various frameworks for understanding consciousness, the naturalist approach, cognitive ethology, and pathological complexity thesis. They discuss consciousness arising in the Cambrian period, defining consciousness, free will, consciousness profile, Integrated Information Theory, interacting with animals, and many more topics. Walter Veit is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Reading. He is also the Director of the PPE Program and the Philosophy MA Program. He is also an external member of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy at the University of Munich. He has his PhD from the School of History and philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney. His research interests have been on animal ethics, welfare, and evolution. He is the author of the book, A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness. Website: https://walterveit.com/Twitter: @wrwveit Get full access to Converging Dialogues at convergingdialogues.substack.com/subscribe

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Ever felt like your pet is trying to tell you something? Annie Bourke, an Aussie animal parent and communication expert, uncovers fascinating insights about this mystical connection between humans and animals. We unravel how every one of us has the innate ability to communicate with animals telepathically, an ability we often lose as we age. Annie reveals how the loss of her beloved pet led her on a journey of discovery, a journey that now allows her to offer her communication skills professionally. Connect with Annie!Facebook (personal) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011229976148 LinkedIn (personal) https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniebourkecosmicheartintuitive Website https://www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.au Podcast "What animals tell me" https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annie6509 #FlyMomFlyPodcast #AnimalCommunication #TelepathicConnection #PetsAreFamily #MysticalInsights #AnimalWhisperer #AnimalLove #InterspeciesCommunication #UncoverTheConnection #LostInnateAbility #HumanAnimalBond #PetLossJourney #DiscoverYourGifts #CommunicateWithAnimals #AnimalLanguage #BeyondWords #AnimalWisdom #HeartToHeart #SpiritualConnection #PetParenting #HealingThroughCommunication Support the showThe Post Nest Plan is out now! Learn more here!I'm only an email away! If you'd like to get in touch, please email bobbi@inspiredemptynest.comBobbi xMore Resources:Book: www.thepostnestplan.comPodcast: www.flymomfly.comChannel: www.emptynestchannel.comWebsite: www.inspiredemptynest.comGroup: www.facebook.com/groups/inspiredemptynestInsta: www.instagram.com/theinspiredemptynestTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@theinspiredemptynest

Does your pet dog have a personality or have you just given them one? It's impossible to say definitively, but Pete Wedderburn says that science has provided significant evidence that animals are more like us than we previously thought...

Walter is an inter-disciplinary philosopher. He works primarily on the Philosophy of Cognitive and Biological Sciences, the Philosophy of Mind, Applied Ethics and particularly in the intersections of those fields. Much of his recent work has focused on animal minds, welfare, and ethics, as well as evolution. His new book ‘A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness‘ integrates this research into a coherent whole. It is being launched today (16th June) with Routledge. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “who matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We discuss: 00:00 Taster clips! 01:02 Welcome 02:22 Book Launch: A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness 03:40 Walter's Intro - Peter Godfrey-Smith & Paul Griffiths - Heather Browning - "An evolutionary, non-anthropocentric approach" - "A lot of the denial of pain [e.g. fish, crustaceans, octopuses] has rested on a very #anthropocentric position" - Some animals have different eyes vs. humans but that doesn't mean they can't see. The same applies re: the architectures underpinning consciousness - "what animal lives are like... what kinds of subjective experiences would be useful for them to have from a #Darwinian perspective" - Studying consciousness "as a natural phenomenon... rather than... as a human phenomenon" - Did human social contexts (barter, trade, co-operation, agreements) lead to us having more abstract cognitive facilities? - Modern discoveries re: advanced cognitive and social capabilities in non-human animals (e.g. corvids, octopuses) 10:53 A Darwinian Perspective - Daniel Dennett "Complexity matters - but what kind of compexity" - IIT & HigherOrderTheory - Brain hemispheres operating more independently. Two separate streams of experience? - Theories of consciousness that are untestable or fail to make predictions - Panpsychism, illusionism - "The Darwinian bottleneck" - "Philosophers very rarely ask the question 'where does the mind come from?'" - "In order to understand how it works we'll need to understand why it evolved" - "We can only understand what consciousness is by understanding how it evolved" - Evolution & development processes - Epiphenomena - Marian Dawkins - "This attitude that anything goes in the literature... it doesn't seem like we're making any progress... we're just creating new outlandish views without having any means of trying to filter them out... like panpsychism" - JW: "It's very common for people to say 'we know nothing about consciousness' which I find a bizarre statement" - "We've made so much scientific progress" - "There are some mental properties that are unique to humans but it's very unclear those are the ones that matter for moral purposes" 20:31 The Origins of Sentience & Consciousness - "It is adaptationist... very complex phenomena don't just appear out of nowhere... They almost always have a functional role. They're not just spandrels..." - "Consciousness is just far to complex and evolutionarily fine tuned for that to happen" - "In our own experience we can see how well it helps us... even if it sometimes can misfire" - The mistaken view that consciousness must be sharp-edged & binary, on or off - "If you can't explain how it can gradually come into existence you must believe that it has always been there" #panpsychism - Wanting to apply crisp well bounded concepts (baldness, life, health, consciousness) to a messy reality ...and much more. Full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there!

March 14, 2023--Do non-human animals dream? In his new book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness, Professor David Peña-Guzmán of San Francisco State University reviews the scientific evidence and concludes that many kinds of animals really do dream, and that those dreams are evidence of consciousness. Hosts Tim Bray and Bob Spies talk with Dr. Peña-Guzmán about that evidence, and the profound ethical implications of his research.

Join my conversation with Victoria Smith-Gillard of Ametrine Holistics Ltd. as we discuss the surprising ways animals express their feelings and perspectives through animal communication.Victoria is trained in a variety of human and animal therapies. She is a People and Pet Therapist working with pet owners to help heal emotional and behavioral issues with them and their pets. Her special interests are: helping owners and pets heal when they pass to Spirit; and codependency - working with females recovering from toxic relationships to help them build greater self-esteem, self-awareness, self-love, and self-connection.Some of the books mentioned in this episode:Robert Schwartz - The Soul's GiftMadeleine Walker - Your Pets' Past LivesYour Dog is Your Mirror - Kevin BehanLouise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life Julia Cannon - Soul SpeakEvette Rose- Metaphysical AnatomyLucia Cappachione - Recovery of the Inner Child Rupert Sheldrake - Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home Bessel Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps The ScoreVictoria's Qualifications in the UK:Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral HypnotherapyPractitioner in NLPPractitioner in Canine FlowDiploma in Animal Magic Animal Communication Soul Speak  © MethodPractitioner and Teacher in Rahanni HealingCertificate in Life CoachingPractitioner in TFT (Tapping) Trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for both human and animalsPractitioner in Sound Healing (Tuning Forks)Website: www.ametrineholistics.co.ukInternational Hypnotherapy Association: https://www.ihahypnotherapy.com/united-kingdom/maidstone/hypnotherapist/victoria-smith-gillardThe introduction to this podcast is narrated by Rick Lamb PhD.*The information provided in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric or veterinary advice or treatment. Always seek licensed medical, psychiatric, or veterinary care. Interspecies Evolution™ promotes holistic balance through an integrative treatment model defined by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.Please use discernment when contracting with energy "healers" who claim to heal humans or animals in any capacity. Interspecies Evolution™ promotes self-awareness and empowerment through education and direct experience on one's own journey of remembering.www.interspeciesevolution.comFor more information about the Host, Ginny Jablonski, please refer to her website at www.heartofthehorse.us

Annie Bourke comes to us from Australia to talk about her work as a medium and communicator with animals. She shares stories of how she has helped people connect to their animals, in life and after they have passed. She talks about her two books - The Bridge to Animal Consciousness and Evolving Hearts, and Souls: The Guide to Spiritual Awakening. Animals are her passion, and her mission is to raise global awareness of the importance of animals. She hosts the podcast "What Animals Tell Me". WEBSITE/LINKS: Annie Bourke Website: https://www.cosmicheartintuitive.com.au Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011229976148 Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicHeartIntuitive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniebourkecosmicheartintuitive Podcast “What animals tell me” : https://anchor.fm/annie6509 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWk7nu1K8skogPonW9_nhQ VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.asmallmediumatlarge.co (all our shows are listed here) ASmallMediumAtLargePodcast@gmail.com Show Produced by Green Valley Production Studio Music by DJ Booda: http://www.djbooda.com

Jen leads a freewheeling conversation with a roundtable of guests, who all reflect on their favorite books that were released in 2022. Also, Joel briefly takes over the episode for a reflection on the state of the ERB podcast after 50 episodes. Enjoy!Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Finding Holy in the Suburbs: Living Faithfully in the Land of Too Much by Ashley HalesA Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits by Ashley HalesThe Life We're Looking for: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy CrouchThe Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in its Proper Place by Andy CrouchThe Church After Innovation: Questioning our Obsession with Work, Creativity & Entrepreneurship by Andy RootJoel's YouTube interview with Andy RootWinters in the World: A Journey Through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor ParkerConquered: The Last Children of Anglo-Saxon England by Eleanor ParkerCelebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Profits and Platforms are Hurting the Church by Katelyn BeatySmall Things Like These by Claire KeeganA World of Curiosities by Louise PennyBittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make us Whole by Susan CainThe Nineties by Chuck KlostermanSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelCloud Atlas by David MitchellStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelAn Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed YongThe Book of Minds: How to Understand Ourselves and Other Beings, from Animals to AI to Aliens by Phillip BallIf Nietzche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity by Justin GreggWays of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines:  The Search for Planetary Intelligence by James BridleWhen Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness by David Pena-GuzmanBark to the Future: A Chet & Bernie Mystery by Spencer QuinnInciting Joy: Essays by Ross GayRest is Resistance by Tricia HerseySubversive Sabbath by A.J. SwobodaForgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy KellerForgiveness: An Alternative Account by Matthew Ichihashi PottsFree of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace by Miroslave Volf

Most people who share their home with one or more companion animals take it for granted that their companions have feelings including emotions of happiness and wellbeing. Although the behaviors they observe support their presumption, there are those in the scientific establishment who continue to disparage the belief that other animals have emotions or even consciousness, claiming it is “unscientific,” “sentimental,” and “anthropomorphic” to ascribe emotions to a Hen or a Hamster or a Horse. Tune in for more on today's topic.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. David Peña-Guzmán discuss how research on the dreams of non-human animals is providing new insight into the nature of consciousness. They also discuss the ethical impact this body of research could have, especially as it becomes more evident that humans and other animals are not as different as previously believed.For a deep dive into Dr. David Peña-Guzmán's work, check out his book:When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness

Do animals dream? If you're a pet owner, it may seem obvious that your furry friends dream. Most of us have seen dogs running in their sleep or cats meowing during a nap. But this is an academic podcast and really proving that animals dream isn't so simple. In his new book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness, philosopher David M. Pena-Guzman of San Francisco State University argues the science shows that animals really do dream, and that those dreams are evidence of consciousness.

This week we talk to philosopher and animal ethicist David Peña-Guzmán about his new book When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness. David explores the idea that there really is a subjective world—a dream world—that lights up when animals sleep, what that actually looks like, and its moral implications. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Peña-Guzmán on dreams in animals. They discuss how we know animals dream, history of studying dreams, and how the sleep cycle works in animals. They talk about how animal dreaming is phenomenological and not necessarily computational, whether animals have consciousness, and the various models of consciousness. They discuss lucid dreaming, imagination, moral entitlements, and many more topics.  David Peña Guzmán is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University. He teaches on history and the philosophy of science, animal studies, and social theory. He has his PhD in Philosophy from Emory University and his work has appeared in many journals. His newest book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness is now available. You can find his work here. Twitter: @drpenaguzman1

From snoozing puppies kicking their legs to controversial octopi who change colors while asleep, nonhuman dreaming fascinates us. Science says that sleeping animals experience “reality simulations,” rich dreamscapes which they navigate as conscious agents. Inspired by David's book When Animals Dream (fresh off the press!), this episode kicks off a 3-part series tracing his thrilling investigation into the nature and philosophical implications of animal dreaming. Ep. 52 introduces David's argument that animals' capacity to dream reveals the need to radically rethink animals as conscious beings with complex inner lives.Works Discussed:David Peña-Guzmán, When Animals DreamNature (S38 E1), PBS TVElizabeth Preston, "Was Heidi the Octopus Really Dreaming?"William Lauder Lindsay, Mind in the Lower Animals in Health and DiseaseSigmund Freud, The Interpretation of DreamsEvan Thompson, Waking, Dreaming, BeingMaurice Merleau-Ponty, Phenomenology of PerceptionCharles Darwin, The Descent of ManPeter Godfrey-Smith, Other MindsRatatouille (2007)Website | overthinkpodcast.comInstagram, Twitter & TikTok | @overthink_podEmail | Dearoverthink@gmail.comYouTube | Overthink podcast