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Every time we read animal books with the kiddo, we have to discuss whether each animal can or cannot be petted and why.
It is a surprisingly complex question.
My new dissertation title therefore shall be: "Pet-pet okay?: The ethics and logistics of petting animals at the intersection of physical danger, legal obligations, animal bodily autonomy, geographic distance, and disease vectors."
Edit: my spouse will be Reviewer No. 2