Peter Singer

Peter Singer

philosopher Australia

Peter Singer is a prominent bioethicist and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, known for his work in applied ethics and effective altruism. He has advocated for the global accessibility of weight-loss drugs, arguing that they could significantly reduce mortality rates among individuals with obesity and related health issues.

Born on Jul 06, 1946 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
45,559
Power
2,207$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 5.00 0.10% +10% 25,499,884 27,513 $1,380,000 1,489$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,045 $2,700,000 718$
Totals 3 93,385,895 45,558 $4,080,000 2,207$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Peter Singer is Emeritus Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and founder of the non-profit organisation The Life You Can Save. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia’s salmon farming industry has become a problem too big to ignore

Australia Australia: Professor Peter Singer commented on the backlash against Samantha Jones, comparing it to the outrage over Walter Palmer's killing of Cecil the lion. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Fact-checking American influencer who grabbed a wombat made bold claims about Australia

Italy Italy: Peter Singer is a professor emeritus of bioethics who authored 'Animal Liberation' and discussed ethical changes in dietary habits. 8

Corriere della Sera: Perché gli animali non sono tutti uguali?

United Kingdom United Kingdom: University of Toronto professor emeritus Peter Singer has argued that widespread access globally could save almost a million lives a year for people with obesity and linked diseases. 8

The Guardian: We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar