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Simon Coghlan, The Conversation

Why it is not okay to hurt animals even in video games

Violence against virtual beasts may promote disrespect for their living counterparts, finds a study.

Simon Coghlan, The Conversation
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Lucy Sparrow, The Conversation
· Sep 30, 2020 · 11:30 pm
Johnny Depp's dogs show evolving ideas of animal 'citizenship'

Behind the uproar over Johnny Depp's dogs lies a serious and evolving idea: our animal companions have an important place in our lives that entitles them to rights akin to a sort of citizenship.

Simon Coghlan, The Conversation
· May 21, 2015 · 02:30 pm