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Tomasz Herok on working undercover in factory farms

Jan 31, 2024
01:12:00
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Tomasz Herok, who worked undercover in factory farms, shares his experiences and challenges as an undercover investigator. Topics covered include the complexities of being an investigator, trauma and mental health, successful campaigning, changing views on insect consciousness, transitioning to veganism, paradoxes of factory farm workers, manipulation and intimidation, and book and podcast recommendations for animal ethics.
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  • Some factory farm workers show surprising compassion towards animals, challenging the perception of profit and indifference.
  • Legal threats and attempts to suppress released footage hindered the investigation, but media attention was significant.

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Conditions in Factory Farms

The podcast episode explores the undercover investigation of factory farms, focusing on the conditions and treatment of animals. The interviewee, Tomás, spent five months working undercover in UK factory farms, documenting the everyday practices and welfare standards. He shares his experiences, including the challenges of handling animals, the emotional toll it takes, and the issues with factory farming, such as high mortality rates and legal abuse.

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