Very interesting article with some good opinions from various researchers.

The part about how we’re not even sure how to interpret their responses to what would cause or relive pain was very thought provoking. We have a fairly good understanding of vertebrates, but in creatures so physiologically different, we don’t always know what is effective to mitigate any suffering.

I agree with the person saying at this point we should treat anything with a central nervous system as able to feel and understand pain.

If we are using these creatures’ involuntary sacrifice to our benefit, we should be providing the best treatment we can to them. As part of training at my old job to gain badge access to the animal research areas, we learned about the regulations regarding these animals, and it seems cephalopods are worthy or the same care.

Thank you for sharing this article. It was a good read and has given me a lot to think about.