Which Beings Are Sentient? - Dharma talk by Jesse Jiryu Davis on 1/23/25

Which animals are sentient, and how can we liberate them from suffering? Jiryu reviews the philosopher Jonathan Birch's book "The Edge of Sentience" and shares good news about humanity's moral progress regarding animal welfare.
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