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I Am Paying Reparations to the Shrimp

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4096 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Animal Rights Utilitarianism Debate Charity
  1. It's important to think about the impact of our food choices on animals, like shrimp, and consider ethical options.
  2. Donating to animal welfare projects can help make a positive change and relieve some guilt about eating certain foods.
  3. Finding a balance between personal enjoyment and ethical responsibility can be tough, but small actions, like donating money, can make a difference.

The Best Charity Isn't What You Think

Fake Noûs • 259 implied HN points • 07 Dec 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Utilitarianism Animal Rights Effective Altruism Moral Philosophy
  1. Helping shrimp can be much more effective than trying to save humans or other animals. Just one dollar can save around 1,600 shrimp from a painful death every year, which is a huge impact for a small amount.
  2. Many people don't realize that shrimp can suffer, but research shows they experience pain similar to other animals. This means their suffering matters too, and we should consider it when thinking about doing good.
  3. The shrimp welfare project is underfunded but incredibly effective. Supporting it can make a big difference in preventing animal suffering while costing very little.

This is why we can’t have nice laws

Open Philanthropy farm animal welfare research newsletter • 799 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Animal Rights Legislation Advocacy Policy Influence
  1. Many people support farm animal welfare laws, but politicians often fail to pass them due to strong opposition from factory farmers and their powerful lobbying efforts.
  2. Advocates have been successful in passing farm animal welfare laws through citizens' initiatives, cross-party support, compromise, and engaging with political candidates and parties.
  3. The farm lobby, with its wealth, government subsidies, and strong influence on politicians, poses a significant challenge to the progress of farm animal welfare laws.

A year of wins for farmed animals

Open Philanthropy farm animal welfare research newsletter • 859 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Animal Rights Sustainability Government regulations
  1. Advocates for farmed animals achieved major wins in 2023, such as eliminating cages for hens and broiler chickens globally.
  2. Corporate pledges to go cage-free have seen significant implementation rates, resulting in millions of animals being freed from cages.
  3. Policy advancements include the world's first state plan for plant-based eating, increased support for alternative proteins, and improved welfare standards for various animals.
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We Love Animals. Why Do We Torture Them?

Open Philanthropy farm animal welfare research newsletter • 799 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Animal Welfare Animal Rights Advocacy
  1. People love animals and express it through care and societal norms, yet they allow significant animal abuse to occur, especially in industries like factory farming.
  2. There's a disconnect in how we treat different animals - from pets to those used for food or research - despite recognizing their sentience and importance.
  3. Many individuals remain unaware or apathetic about the mistreatment of animals, often due to lack of information, societal norms, and the inconvenience of changing habits.

Sunday Strip: First They Came for Peanut;

Who is Robert Malone • 55 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government oversight Bureaucracy Public Policy Animal Rights Law enforcement
  1. A squirrel named Peanut and his raccoon friend Fred were taken from their owner by the New York State police, leading to public outrage.
  2. The authorities used aggressive tactics during the raid, including interrogating the owner's wife and not allowing them to care for their other animals.
  3. The incident highlights issues of government overreach and raises questions about the treatment of pets in captivity.

Factory Farming Is Not Just Bad: It’s the Worst Thing Ever

Bentham's Newsletter • 412 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Animal Rights Suffering Atrocities Environmental Impact
  1. Factory farming is considered one of the worst atrocities in human history due to the immense suffering inflicted on billions of animals.
  2. Even with exaggerated assumptions, factory farming still emerges as a grave moral issue, surpassing many other historic atrocities.
  3. The scale of suffering caused by factory farming, even at conservative estimates, is far greater than most human tragedies, making it a significant ethical concern.

Peanut and Puppycide

Who is Robert Malone • 19 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Animal Rights Police Reform Government Overreach Public Health Civil Liberties
  1. Peanut, a popular pet squirrel, was euthanized by authorities due to complaints about rabies, sparking a huge public outcry and donations for animal rights.
  2. There is a troubling history of police shooting pets, often unnecessarily, which has raised concerns about law enforcement’s treatment of animals during operations.
  3. The deaths of innocent pets often symbolize broader government overreach and failure to protect citizens and animals, leading to fears and compliance rather than cooperation.

Powering America with Hamsters

The Weekly Gazette • 1 HN point • 03 Jun 24
😂 Humor Satire Parody Social Commentary Animal Rights
  1. Hamsters might be a funny but impractical idea for powering homes and cities. A single hamster can only generate a small amount of electricity, so you would need thousands just to power one house.
  2. To power New York City, you'd need billions of hamsters. That means housing them would be a huge issue, since hamsters can't live together in cramped spaces.
  3. Finally, feeding and caring for all those hamsters would be a massive challenge. The amount of food and water required would be overwhelming and could lead to big problems for the environment.

Vegetarian. Not vegan.

Tech Ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Diet Sustainability Health Nutrition Animal Rights
  1. A vegetarian diet is seen as a sustainable way to feed everyone. It uses fewer resources compared to meat-based meals.
  2. Eating meat can be unsafe due to how animals are treated and fed. A vegetarian diet might be a healthier choice overall.
  3. Vegan diets can be more restrictive and lead to nutritional gaps. It's often better to choose natural, unprocessed foods instead.

Beluga whale thought to be a Russian spy has been potentially assassinated, police report released

Really Stupid • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 24
📰 News Animal Rights Military Espionage Wildlife Human Interaction
  1. A beluga whale named Hvaldimir was found dead in Norway, with a stick causing his death.
  2. There are suspicions that the whale might have been intentionally harmed due to allegations of being a Russian spy.
  3. Hvaldimir was known for being friendly with humans and was possibly trained for therapy with children, but his origins remain unclear.