How Eating More Plant-Based Food Reflects Our Better Nature
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
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Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Animal Rights Activist Kate Brindle as she shares her personal journey of discovering the harsh realities of farm animal treatment. Delve into Brindle's vulnerable narrative, connecting her experiences as a mother to the realization that farm animals possess similar maternal instincts. Learn about her work as a Program Manager for Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States, where she campaigns for legislative changes to improve animal welfare. Gain insights into the laws she has helped pass across multiple states to ban cage confinement of farm animals. Discover how Brindle's legal background, including her contributions to animal law during her time at Michigan State University College of Law, has shaped her advocacy. Consider the ethical implications of our food choices and how adopting a more plant-based diet can align with our values of compassion and empathy.
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How Eating More Plant-Based Food Reflects Our Better Nature | Kate Brindle | TEDxBaylands Park Youth
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