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The degrees of separation between the consumer and the consumed have increased so much that it now means we’re completely unaware of the levels of destruction a
by contextual 13y ago
The degrees of separation between the consumer and the consumed have increased so much that it now means we’re completely unaware of the levels of destruction and suffering embodied in the ‘stuff’ we buy.
I'm convinced this is why animal-testing and factory farming even exist, because we don't see it. Out of sight, out of mind. We see the marketing campaigns with ads of radiant beautiful people using consumer products, but the much uglier side of product research is kept from the public's view.
If the public could see what is happening to our animal friends, it wouldn't tolerated. We would find another way.
- icebraining 13y agoI disagree; I'm pretty sure most people would tolerate it just fine after a period of habituation. You say that it's because we don't see it that we can tolerate what happens to animals; I say it's because we don't see it that we feel horrified whenever we happen to catch a glimpse of it. Light is only painful when you're used to living in the dark.
- contextual 13y agoI'm talking about empathy. You're talking about desensitization. Of course we disagree.
- icebraining 13y agoNeither can be ignored if you're predicting an outcome on this issue.