We’ve Got Issues : Animal Testing

In this episode of “We’ve Got Issues,” I focus on the controversial practice of animal testing. Specifically, I examine various arguments on both sides of the following question: should we perform scientific testing on live animals? On one side of the issue, many people argue that animal testing is an essential component of medical and scientific progress and, by halting these tests, we would be harming humans. On the other hand, there are plenty of claims to be made for the unethical nature of animal testing.

Also, a big shoutout to my good friend Max Pozek. He created the intro and outro music for this episode of the podcast. If you liked what you heard, be sure and check out the rest of his music. Here is the link to his Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/100012/tracks

The background music for this episode of the podcast is from BADBADNOTGOOD and Ghostface Killah’s Sour Soul, and can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3li2XWgoM

Show Notes:

Below, you will find a list of sources that I referenced in this episode of the podcast. I encourage everyone to check out these various sites to learn more about the topic of animal testing.

Alternatives to Animal Testing
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/how/three-rs/alternatives-and-replacements/

Animal Testing & The Law
http://aldf.org/resources/when-you-witness-animal-cruelty/animal-testing-and-the-law/

Benefits of Testing
http://www.pro-test.org.uk/facts.php?lt=c

Humane Society
http://www.hsi.org/campaigns/end_animal_testing/qa/about.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/

Nitric Oxide Nobel Prize
http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/98/22/2365

Alternatives
https://speakingofresearch.com/extremism-undone/alternatives/

The Elixir Tragedy
http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/35714/title/The-Elixir-Tragedy–1937/

Cosmetic Testing
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/cosmetic_testing/qa/questions_answers.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/#legally?referrer=http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/cosmetic_testing/qa/questions_answers.html

Companies That Test on Animals
http://www.peta.org/living/beauty/companies-test-on-animals/

FAQ’s (Animal Testing)
http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/faqs/

Thalidomide Tragedy
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/broughttolife/themes/controversies/thalidomide

Utilitarianism
https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethical-decision-making/calculating-consequences-the-utilitarian-approach/