What might decapod sentience mean for policy, practice, and public?
Richard Gorman
Abstract
Crump et al. provide eight criteria for evaluating sentience in decapods, with scope for for application to other taxa. Their work has attracted the interest of policymakers. This commentary discusses the limitations of conceptual and legal acknowledgement of sentience in chainging practice and public attitudes. More work is needed. Social science may be able to help.
Topics & Concepts
SentienceAcknowledgementScope (computer science)Work (physics)PsychologyEnvironmental ethicsSociologyPolitical scienceEngineeringComputer securityComputer sciencePhilosophyProgramming languageMechanical engineeringHomelessness and Social Issues