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Bob Fischer: The case for including insects in our animal advocacy

How I Learned to Love Shrimp

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Imagine if Bumblebees Were As Rare and As Big As Rhinos

If insects were rare, harmless, and as large as rhinos, like Bumblebees, people would cherish them. The rarity and harmlessness would make them valuable and loved. People would be more committed to preserving them. This scenario highlights that our response to insects is influenced by factors like size, perceived threat, and sense of insignificance. These factors make it challenging for us to empathize with insects.

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