Bentham's Bulldog doubles down on insect-worth article as critics demand premise rejection
mjdramstead · x · 2026-09-22
Bentham's Bulldog published "Insects and Taking Ideas Seriously," defending the reasoning behind his controversial claim that insects may matter more than humans. Pegobry counters that hitting an absurd conclusion means at least one premise must be rejected — and that asking ideas to be "agreed with" rather than genuinely entertained is a retreat. The exchange captures the core fault line of the ongoing EA insect-moral-status debate.
Related event: EA's "Insects Matter More Than People" Essay Sparks Trust Crisis(10 posts)→
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