The Future Perfect 50 list by Vox highlights “innovators, thinkers & changemakers working to make the future a better place”. LSE Philosophy Professor Jonathan Birch has now been included as one of the honorees in the category “expanding the mind.”

Jonathan Birch has been honoured for his research in animal sentience. The list highlights his efforts of changing the Animal Welfare Act to include cephalopod mollusks (like octopuses) and decapod crustaceans (like crabs) as they can feel pleasure or pain.

Link to the full list.