The Word that Started It All: Dr. Richard Ryder Talks About Speciesism, Painism, and Happiness

Summary: In the early 70's, Oxford was home to a group of thinkers who would have a huge influence on animal activism in the following decades. Dr. Richard Ryder was right in the thick of it — he invented the term “speciesism” and leafletted Peter Singer! Now, Ryder is arguing for a new way to set our priorities as activists: don’t try to help the largest number of animals, he says... instead, always help the ones who are in the most pain. Tune in and learn why he believes this is the only sensible way. Continue reading →