Philosopher (Animal Sentience/Welfare) & Former Zookeeper, Heather Browning | The Human Podcast #10

Heather Browning is a philosopher at the London School of Economics & Political Science, where she researches animal sentience and welfare. Heather also spent many years as a zookeeper and animal welfare officer in Australia.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcast/GUEST:Heather's Website: https://www.heatherbrowning.netHeather's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoophilosophyHeather's LSE Research which contributed to a UK bill change: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/octopus-crab-sentient-emotions-law-b2043357.htmlORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:33 - Early love of animals02:48 - Zookeeper11:25 - Animals passing away13:17 - Animal welfare officer19:16 - Lessons learnt about animal lives23:50 - Favourite animals26:17 - Switching to philosophy: undergraduate degree31:12 - Philosophy PhD in animal welfare35:23 - LSE Research contributing to a UK bill change41:38 - Comparing effects of animal & human relationships43:15 - Effect of thinking about animal mindsGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]