“Well the real concept of basic needs if you cut it right down are simply the physical needs that are unavoidable for all of us. So to have enough calories to keep our bodies going. Have shelter from extreme elements. To have water that is safe to drink, So I think that's the core of it.”

Australian philosopher and bioethicist, Singer is best known for his utilitarian approach to ethics and his influential work on animal rights and effective altruism. His writings challenge conventional moral frameworks, advocating for compassionate decision-making across human and nonhuman animals.