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E420 Neil deGrasse Tyson

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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Ethics on the Plate

This chapter examines the ethical dilemmas surrounding food choices, particularly the distinctions between line-caught and net-caught tuna. It invites listeners to reflect on societal norms regarding which animals are considered acceptable for consumption, revealing the complex relationships between humans and animals. The discussion also delves into the psychological aspects of decision-making and risk perception, using gambling as a metaphor for our understanding of probability and instinct.

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