Peter Singer

I'm leaving X. Now that Musk is openly supporting Trump, and even tweaking algorithms to boost his own pro-Trump posts (independent.co.uk/tech/elon-musk…), I don't want to support X in any way. So, like many others, I’m moving to Bluesky (bsky.app/profile/peters…), a platform I hope…

Here's the ideal appetizer for the family Thanksgiving dinner... Get everyone a copy (it's only $9.95), ask them to read the first few pages of Chapter 3, and wait for the conversation to begin. @PrincetonUPress press.princeton.edu/books/hardcove…

Happy 15th birthday, @givingwhatwecan! I can remember when you were just a baby.  In fact, I knew you when you were just a twinkle in @tobyordoxford's eye.  That was when I visited Oxford in June 2007, and he told me of his plans to start an organization that would tell…

On "Lives Well Lived," the podcast I host with @KasiaLazari, we spoke with Daniel Kahneman. Kasia de Lazari-Radek: “What does it make to have a good life?” Daniel Kahneman: “Well, in terms of the well-being of people, when you compare experienced well-being with evaluative…

In my new @ProSyn column, I ask whether Kamala Harris would have won the US presidential election she had pushed back hard against the Trump campaign's storm of advertising portraying her as a radical on transgender issues. I argue that, even if her policy on the treatment of…

On "Lives Well Lived," the podcast I host with @KasiaLazari, we spoke with Daniel Kahneman. In this episode, Danny reflects on the collaborative nature of his career. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right collaborators and how these relationships have contributed to…

Is it ever justified to sacrifice one life to save many? Ask Peter Singer AI, a chatbot trained on my writings that aims to provide my views on questions you ask, including about the ethics of difficult moral decisions. Ask: "Is it ethical to sacrifice one to save many?"…

Today marks the launch of The Rationales for Giving, a series exploring reasons to support the fight against extreme poverty. My article introduces the moral imperative to help those in severe need, , followed by insights from other thought leaders on why we should give. Read…

Like some ethical guidelines for using LLMs like ChatGPT? My former student @JulianSavulescu and team provide a practical framework for academic integrity in @NatureMachIntel. Free to read version here: rdcu.be/dZ0Ic -- full link: nature.com/articles/s4225…

I'm in South Korea, where I just spoke on "Why this pivotal century needs an expansion of our ethical horizons," as the closing keynote at the 20th anniversary of SBS-TV's major annual event, the D Forum  Interested?  It's only 15 minutes + Q&A, and available here, and my part…

Hi Americans! If you are doing Thanksgiving, please read my new, and very short book, Consider the Turkey. Here the spoiler, though: I hope it will persuade you to ditch the animal centrepiece and keep all the trimmings, which for many people are the best parts of the meal…

We’ve launched a Patreon for the “Lives Well Lived” podcast. If you’re finding value in the conversations we’re having about ethics, philosophy, and what makes a life meaningful, consider supporting the show. Our podcast conversation with thinkers who challenge us to rethink our…

Before the election, several American friends told me that if Trump won, they would like to join me in Australia.  But the worst impact of Trump's victory will occur if he acts on his pledge to take the US out of international agreements on climate change.  If the US, the world's…

Want to dive into the ethics of your food choices? Chat with Peter Singer AI, a chatbot trained on my writings that will accurately provide my views on questions you ask. Explore the moral considerations behind what we eat or take a look at some of my favorite recipes. Try…

Look at the fantastic billboard that @peta has put up on New York's Times Square before Thanksgiving! And thanks, PETA, for promoting Consider the Turkey to all your supporters: peta.org/blog/consider-…

I recently sat down to answer 24 quick-fire questions about my life, work, and philosophy. From my favourite food to the biggest ethical dilemmas I've faced, it was a fun opportunity to share a bit more about myself. Watch the full video and let me know which answer or idea…

I was recently interviewed by David Marchese for the @nytimes weekly feature, The Interview, and it's out today, both in print and as a podcast. I'm excited to be reaching a wide audience with this account of my views on animals, effective altruism, and several other topics, and…

Have you ever wondered which animals are sentient or conscious? Chat with Peter Singer AI, a chatbot trained on my writings that aims to provide my views on any question you ask – including about animal rights and how sentience affects ethical treatment. You can ask: "Are crabs…

I’m excited to announce my new book Consider the Turkey, which reveals some surprising details about the lives of the birds who end up on Thanksgiving tables across America. Check out this short book to inform yourself on what you are eating, including some plant-based recipe…