I think the objection comes from the seeming asymmetry between over-attributing and under-attributing consciousness. It’s fine to discuss our independent impressions about some topic, but when one’s view is a minority position and the consequences of false beliefs are high, isn’t there some obligation of epistemic humility?
Disagreed, animal moral patienthood competes with all the other possible interventions effective altruists could be doing, and does so symmetrically (the opportunity cost cuts in both directions!).
I think the objection comes from the seeming asymmetry between over-attributing and under-attributing consciousness. It’s fine to discuss our independent impressions about some topic, but when one’s view is a minority position and the consequences of false beliefs are high, isn’t there some obligation of epistemic humility?
Disagreed, animal moral patienthood competes with all the other possible interventions effective altruists could be doing, and does so symmetrically (the opportunity cost cuts in both directions!).