Consider the shrimp

The podcast episode "Unexplainable" delves into the ethical considerations of animal welfare, specifically focusing on shrimp. It begins by introducing a philosophical problem about whether saving five lives is better than saving one, then pivots to the immense number of shrimp farmed and killed annually. The episode explores the Shrimp Welfare Project, an organization dedicated to improving the conditions in which shrimp are raised and slaughtered, and examines the controversy surrounding their work. It also discusses the concept of scope sensitivity, questioning why society often overlooks the suffering of shrimp despite their vast numbers, and concludes by suggesting that while shrimp welfare may not be the most important issue, it deserves some attention and effort.