19 - Addressing Biases That Can Harm Farmed Animals
The Open Sanctuary Podcast
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Understanding Biases Against Farmed Animals
This chapter explores the various biases, both conscious and unconscious, associated with perceptions of farmed animals, particularly speciesism and hyperbolic discounting. It highlights the negative effects of these biases on moral concern and treatment of animals, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and empathy in overcoming misconceptions. The discussion calls for a reevaluation of cultural messages and aims to foster a deeper understanding of animal sentience and intelligence in educational settings.
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