This theme is explored in the way only science-fiction writing can, via the what-if-question. In this case the questions asked are: ‘What if we could understand all animals? How would the aliens of this universe deal with animal rights?’ Their perspectives are expectedly alien to us. I strive to present one possibility of how Earthlings would react.

I would love to hear from readers about what you think. How do you treat your pets or and how do you treat animals you are raising for food? Would being able to understand them change how you treat them?

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