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Peter Godfrey-Smith is an Australian philosopher of science and writer, who is currently Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney. Buy his books here.Timestamps:0:00 How Many Times Has the Brain Independently Evolved?4:36 What is a Nervous System?7:12 The Differences Between the Human and Animal Brains13:40 What Does an Octopus Brain Look Like?25:21 What is it Like to be an Octopus?35:48 Are the Mind and Body Distinct?42:46 Panpsychism: Is Everything Conscious?55:53 How Do Experiences Combine Into One Consciousness?01:05:08 Which Animals Feel Pain? What is it Like?01:16:51 Should We Make Shrimp Farming an Ethical Priority?01:29:22 Animal Science and Animal Foods01:35:59 The Ethics of Killing Animals01:52:13 Are Octopuses Playful? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices