Do animals really feel things — or are we just projecting? In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie and Dr. Amber dig into a new philosophy framework out of Michigan State University that's helping scientists figure out which animals are actually conscious.
🧠 The "marker" debate — what scientists look for to judge whether a creature can feel
🦀 Why hermit crabs are the surprising test case researchers keep coming back to
🐕🐈 What the science says about dogs and cats specifically (spoiler: it's good news)
❤️ Why trusting what you see in your own pet is backed by more science than you'd think
Not a philosophy lecture — a grounded, real-talk look at why the science keeps landing closer to "yes, they feel more than we assumed."
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