What does it mean to be sentient in 2025? Join Sophie Lane as she explores the blurred lines between AI, animal consciousness, and ethics. Discover how science, culture, and psychology shape our understanding of sentience, from animal rights breakthroughs to debates over AI self-awareness. Stay informed, challenge your assumptions, and learn where society is drawing the line on intelligence, emotion, and rights for both animals and machines.

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