The most fascinating current battle is in the courtroom. Historically, animals have been classified as —chattel, like a chair or a tractor. This classification is the root legal problem for rights advocates, because property cannot have rights.

Despite their differences, both movements unite on core principles:

While often used interchangeably, these two concepts represent different ethical and practical approaches to animal protection.

So, what can we do to promote animal welfare and rights?

The next decade will be defined by three technologies that could bridge (or deepen) the gap between welfare and rights.