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The video discusses the story of Tessie, a dog who became a beloved family member, and the psychology behind the consumption of animals. It delves into the concept of "carnism," which refers to the belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals while sparing others. The video challenges the notions of normalcy, naturalness, and necessity associated with consuming animals and how societal beliefs play a significant role in our food choices. It also examines the historical shift from hunter-gatherer societies, where meat was a smaller part of the diet, to the modern era of mass meat consumption. The video ultimately aims to encourage critical thinking about our relationship with animals and our food choices. | |||
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Revision as of 14:26, 29 July 2023
The Great Meat Debate is a documentary series from Deutsche Welle (DW).
Episode 1 - Factory farming, animal welfare and the future of modern agriculture
The video discusses the moral problem of factory farming and the consequences of meat consumption on the environment and animal welfare. It highlights the immense scale of the global meat industry and its impact on the Earth's ecosystem and billions of living beings. The video explores the inhumane treatment of animals in factory farms, including mutilation and overcrowded conditions. It also presents a small-scale organic farm where cows and their calves are allowed to stay together, providing an alternative approach to dairy farming. The video concludes with the question of whether our future generations will live in a vegan world to address these ethical and environmental concerns.
Episode 2 - Do we need to eat meat?
The video discusses the story of Tessie, a dog who became a beloved family member, and the psychology behind the consumption of animals. It delves into the concept of "carnism," which refers to the belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals while sparing others. The video challenges the notions of normalcy, naturalness, and necessity associated with consuming animals and how societal beliefs play a significant role in our food choices. It also examines the historical shift from hunter-gatherer societies, where meat was a smaller part of the diet, to the modern era of mass meat consumption. The video ultimately aims to encourage critical thinking about our relationship with animals and our food choices.