The Joe Rogan Experience #2209 - Paul Rosolie
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Oct 2, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Paul Rosolie, a dedicated conservationist, filmmaker, and founder of Junglekeepers, shares his adventures in the Amazon rainforest and the harrowing perils he faced. He recounts the challenges of navigating treacherous terrains and the urgent need for conservation amid deforestation threats. The conversation touches on food safety disparities and the impact of logging on local ecosystems. With humor and insight, Paul emphasizes the cultural complexities and environmental responsibilities tied to these experiences.
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Monkey Head Soup
- Rosolie describes eating monkey head soup with locals, highlighting cultural differences.
- He challenges the idea of colonialist conservation, where outsiders dictate dietary restrictions.
Food Delusions
- People are disconnected from food origins due to supermarkets, with vegans often being the most disconnected.
- Industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and animal deaths, would horrify many vegans if they truly understood it.
Misleading Food Labels
- "Organic" and "sustainable" are often misused marketing terms.
- Apeel, a plant-based coating on produce, raises concerns about undisclosed ingredients and lack of human trials.
