Should Animals Thank Farmers For Their Existence?

Jamie Woodhouse questions the logic of “the logic of the larder” – the view that it is better to bring animals into the world to kill them eg in animal agriculture, rather than those animals not being brought into existence at all. The show also features a discussion on the practical implications of rejecting this logic of the larder position, in terms of implications for animal advocacy.  Jamie is attempting to popularise the concept of Sentientism – a worldview based on evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings. Find out more about Sentientism at: https://sentientism.info/ You can also follow Jamie on Twitter @JamieWoodhouse  Additional links: Nick’s article on puppy slaughter in Australia:  https://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=14142&page=0 Elwood’s Organic Dog Meat: https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/ Elwood’s Organic Dog Meat advertisement: https://twitter.com/ElwoodDogMeat/status/1559209557825531904 2020 survey by Sentience Institute, which found that among the 1,113 participants from the US, 44.8% were in favour of banning slaughterhouses: https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/aft-survey-2020 You can hear a previous Freedom of Species show which also challenged the notion of “humane killing” – Paul-Mikhail Catapang Podosky – Moving Beyond Killing Animals “Humanely”: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-201908251300/paul-mikhail-catapang-podosky-%E2%80%93-moving-beyond-killing-animals-  Music: Animal liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ Humane Meat (The Flensing of Sandor Katz) by Propagandhi: https://propagandhi.com/music/supporting-caste Refujesus by the Decline: https://thedeclinemusic.bandcamp.com/album/im-not-gonna-lie-to-you All your bases by Sole: https://sole.bandcamp.com/album/let-them-eat-sand  Freedom of Species has recently reached our Radiothon target of $1,200 for the continued running of the 3CR community radio station. Thanks so much to everyone who donated to our Radiothon campaign – we appreciate the support!

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