Nonhuman animals have intricate inner and social lives, showcasing languages, cultures, and forms of normativity. The concept of multispecies assemblies introduces a political model advocating for direct democracy, where some beings communicate directly, while others are represented. This acknowledges the necessity for humans to learn from and listen to other species to coexist harmoniously. The work challenges the historical view of nonhuman animals as lacking thought or culture and aims to enlighten people about the shared intelligences and emotions of different species.
Nonhuman animals exhibit complex inner lives, languages, cultures, and forms of normativity, demonstrating a need for humans to listen and understand their desires for existence.
Multispecies assemblies represent a direct democracy, allowing some beings to speak for themselves while others are represented, promoting a relational understanding among species.
The Great Talkout illustrates how animals communicate among themselves and with humans, emphasizing shared intelligence, empathy, and the need for mutual respect.
Eva Meijer's work emphasizes the necessity for humans to acknowledge the voices of nonhuman animals and engage in more respectful interspecies relationships.
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