Philosophy
We have showcased previously the truth behind meat production, and learned about the gruesome conditions under which non-human animals are raised and slaughtered, especially in the US, all merely to privilege our wants over their needs. Although it's difficult to watch, it's a sobering reality we need to confront if we are going to do anything about it.
But in a sense, words may be unnecessary... The following simultaneously captivating, beautiful and heart-wrenching clip from the film Samsara takes us through an animal factory farm (most likely located in China) that actually seems to engage in cleaner and less cruel practices than we do here in the US (really, have we reached the point when we have to look up to China to learn about compassion?), but that nevertheless allows the reality of meat production to reveal itself to you at your own pace.
Maybe it's time we became better people, no?
- What Is A Vegetarian?
Despite the fact that we keep a meat-free home, the shorter of the short people will occasionally say that he is the only vegetarian in the household because he has never had meat in his life. He worries that if he ever accidentally ingests something...
- Fear Factory
Economists use the concept of externalities (or external costs) to refer to those costs that that are paid (usually against their will) by parties other than those who engage directly in a purchasing contract. You know how you love a good bargain? Well,...
- Bug Food?
This will not work anytime soon except at weird partys. It is more than just making the insect palatable but convincing people of the concept. McDonald's new entree...the Happy Roach or Egg and Cricket Biscuit? "Replace cattle? Edible insects produce...
- Neanderthals Cooked Their Vegetables
An interesting story. I often wondered how many lives were lost before ancient man realized which plants were poisonous, medicinal, and tasty and the same with hunting technology or even sex and communication. "Neanderthals cooked and ate vegetables"...
- There "is" A Connection
"the cat la la the mediterranean" 1949 Balthus "Pets Vital to Human Evolution" Without cats, dogs, cows and chickens, we may not have made it this far. by Larry O'Hanlon August 10th, 2010 Discovery News Dogs, cats, cows and other domesticated animals...
Philosophy
Samsara Food Sequence
But in a sense, words may be unnecessary... The following simultaneously captivating, beautiful and heart-wrenching clip from the film Samsara takes us through an animal factory farm (most likely located in China) that actually seems to engage in cleaner and less cruel practices than we do here in the US (really, have we reached the point when we have to look up to China to learn about compassion?), but that nevertheless allows the reality of meat production to reveal itself to you at your own pace.
Maybe it's time we became better people, no?
- What Is A Vegetarian?
Despite the fact that we keep a meat-free home, the shorter of the short people will occasionally say that he is the only vegetarian in the household because he has never had meat in his life. He worries that if he ever accidentally ingests something...
- Fear Factory
Economists use the concept of externalities (or external costs) to refer to those costs that that are paid (usually against their will) by parties other than those who engage directly in a purchasing contract. You know how you love a good bargain? Well,...
- Bug Food?
This will not work anytime soon except at weird partys. It is more than just making the insect palatable but convincing people of the concept. McDonald's new entree...the Happy Roach or Egg and Cricket Biscuit? "Replace cattle? Edible insects produce...
- Neanderthals Cooked Their Vegetables
An interesting story. I often wondered how many lives were lost before ancient man realized which plants were poisonous, medicinal, and tasty and the same with hunting technology or even sex and communication. "Neanderthals cooked and ate vegetables"...
- There "is" A Connection
"the cat la la the mediterranean" 1949 Balthus "Pets Vital to Human Evolution" Without cats, dogs, cows and chickens, we may not have made it this far. by Larry O'Hanlon August 10th, 2010 Discovery News Dogs, cats, cows and other domesticated animals...