About the Book: In Animals, Robots, Gods, anthropologist Webb Keane reimagines ethics through our relationships with the beings around us—whether pets, deities, or intelligent machines. Drawing on global field research, he examines how moral understanding emerges from interaction, not abstract principles. From South Asian animal rights activists and Balinese cockfighters to Japanese robot enthusiasts, Yukon hunters, and a Thai cancer patient who sees a tumor as a reincarnated ox, Keane reveals how humans negotiate morality with non-humans. Insightful, witty, and compelling, this book illuminates the evolving nature of ethical life and its relevance in the age of AI.