The Sunday Pranasphere: January 4, 2025

The Sunday Pranasphere

Robert Sapolsky | Sentient History

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Sentient History –
The Hard Wired:
Robert Sapolsky
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The Fire of Love
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Global Evolution of Animal Sentience in Law

From Property to Presence:
How Law Is Beginning to Acknowledge Animal Experience


Across cultures and centuries, the question of who—or what—counts has quietly shaped our laws, our ethics, and our sense of belonging in the living world. What we choose to recognize reflects not only scientific understanding, but moral imagination.

In recent decades, legal systems around the globe have begun to shift in a subtle yet consequential way: acknowledging that animals are not merely objects, but beings capable of experience.

The following two documents explore this transition from different angles. One traces the historical and legal milestones that mark the recognition of animal sentience; the other reflects more deeply on what this recognition means—biologically, ethically, and culturally. Together, they offer a window into a world where law is slowly learning to notice what has always been there: the felt life of other beings, and our responsibility within it.

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The Hard Wired

The Hard Wired is a term I use to represent people (authors, thought leaders…), subjects, places etc. that I tap into on a regular basis and most likely will go to see in person or already have…

Robert Salpolsky

I think its been about four years now that I’ve found great pleasure in doing my best to follow this man’s wonderful work. Enjoy

The first introduction I had to Mr. Sapolsky was this series which is free from Stanford:
1. Introduction to Human Behavioral Biology

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky
My latest Fav Video from Mr. Salpolsky:
31-Religious Belief – Robert Sapolsky’s Human Behavioral Biology

Between The Covers

Wicked weekly picks from my personal collection—from ancient texts to contemporary journalism, classical literature to obscure discoveries.


This book was given to me by a dear friend many many years ago.
Not quite sure if you can still get it online, but most certainly worth the effort, especially if you’re a yoga teacher.

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I’ve seen this symbol welcome thousands of students through my studio doors over the years. Three Aum symbols together in the Enso (円相) fashion—has a special place in my heart. A north star through transitions, through changes, through growth. If you’ve been part of this journey, you know what it means. If you’re just finding us, welcome.

The Triple Aum: The Buddha, The Dharma and The Sangha.
Enso (円相): The Zen Circle

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