The Problem With Animal Testing
Watch as I create a new art piece of a chimpanzee, while diving into one of science’s most controversial and emotionally complex topics: animal testing.
In this video, I explore the many layers of animal experimentation—what it means, why it's done, and whether it's truly ethical. From the different types of animal testing to the concept of the Three Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine), I question how we justify using animals in science, especially when they can't give consent.
Referencing ideas like the cognitive trade-off hypothesis, I raise the tough questions many avoid: Can we balance scientific progress with animal welfare? Are there alternatives we’re not exploring deeply enough?
It’s me challenging my thoughts by trying to think more critically and compassionately and inviting you to do that with me.
🔍 Topics covered:
Animal testing in science and medicine
Consent and ethics in animal research
The role of chimpanzees in neuroscience
Wildlife conservation and humane alternatives
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00:00 Why I care?
01:31 What REALLY goes on
03:17 The Chimp Experiment
05:31 Why we NEED consent
06:47 CAN animals consent?
07:27 What the EXPERTS say
09:30 The GOOD, The BAD & The INBETWEEN
Additional reading and watching:
Mind Field Cognitive Trade Off - • The Cognitive Tradeoff Hypothesis
The three R's - https://nc3rs.org.uk/who-we-are/3rs
PETA podcast/ NIH episode - • Ep.378: PETA Prods Now Lauds NIH For Major...
Get Real Podcast (Replacing animals in Research Episode) - https://www.getreal.naiaonline.org/ep...
National Institutes of Health update - https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-...
*IMPORTANT
If you work in a field that uses animals for research I would love to talk with you and learn more about what you do and what your views are. I hope my video shows that although I have an opinion about this, I'm not here to judge, just to learn and understand so please get in touch with me if you are interested at [email protected]
Lastly, whether you work in the field or not, I think considering we all have probably benefitted from this type of research at some point that we all deserve a space to express our thoughts so please let me know what you think, what you agree with and what you don't :)