“objective ethics (if there even is such a thing)” This just about sums up the confused, unanchored philosophy of this biologist(?). Just because you’re traumatized from the falsehoods of your youth, you still have no coherent philosophy. Perhaps you should check Maimonides, who is so often abused by your childish, unsophisticated invocations, and see if he agrees with this statement.
I”…In fact, 80% of the world’s nations eat insects. How can we say that it’s objectively disgusting…?”
The reason that 80% of the world’s nations eat insects is because animal protein is too expensive or unavailable. What do you think most folks in Africa would prefer eating, a juicy McDonalds cheeseburger or some greasy mixture of fried locusts, cockroaches and dung-beetles?
I checked in on what Paul Krugman might write, via chatgpt:
As a society, we have long held certain ethical beliefs about what is and is not acceptable to eat. For many of us, the idea of eating insects may seem disgusting and taboo. But why is this the case?
According to the work of Jonathan Haidt in his book The Righteous Mind, one of the primary drivers of our moral beliefs is our intuitive, emotional response to certain situations. In this case, our disgust at the thought of eating insects may be rooted in our primal, gut-level reaction to these creatures.
But just because something feels gross or unpleasant to us doesn't mean it's automatically wrong or unethical. So what are the real reasons why we should avoid eating insects?
First and foremost, insects are essential to the functioning of ecosystems. They play critical roles as pollinators, decomposers, and predators, and their loss could have devastating effects on the balance of nature.
Furthermore, the production of insect-based foods often involves questionable practices, such as the use of pesticides and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. These factors raise serious ethical concerns about the sustainability and fairness of insect-based agriculture.
Additionally, there are serious health risks associated with consuming insects. Many insects are carriers of diseases, and consuming them could potentially lead to the spread of these diseases to humans.
Given all of these factors, it is clear that the consumption of insects is not only disgusting, but also unethical. We have a moral obligation to protect the environment and the well-being of all living beings, including insects. It is time for us to consider the impact of our food choices and to choose more ethical and sustainable options.
“objective ethics (if there even is such a thing)” This just about sums up the confused, unanchored philosophy of this biologist(?). Just because you’re traumatized from the falsehoods of your youth, you still have no coherent philosophy. Perhaps you should check Maimonides, who is so often abused by your childish, unsophisticated invocations, and see if he agrees with this statement.
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This is an academic post: First comes the culture and then it's put into the Torah.
How dare you?! Marmite?! When it finally became Kosher again after years of abstinence, you go and disparage it?!
For shame!
And Hashem said so, so we do what He says.
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So how long and where were we practicing Kashrus then before it gets commanded to us in the Torah?
I”…In fact, 80% of the world’s nations eat insects. How can we say that it’s objectively disgusting…?”
The reason that 80% of the world’s nations eat insects is because animal protein is too expensive or unavailable. What do you think most folks in Africa would prefer eating, a juicy McDonalds cheeseburger or some greasy mixture of fried locusts, cockroaches and dung-beetles?
I checked in on what Paul Krugman might write, via chatgpt:
As a society, we have long held certain ethical beliefs about what is and is not acceptable to eat. For many of us, the idea of eating insects may seem disgusting and taboo. But why is this the case?
According to the work of Jonathan Haidt in his book The Righteous Mind, one of the primary drivers of our moral beliefs is our intuitive, emotional response to certain situations. In this case, our disgust at the thought of eating insects may be rooted in our primal, gut-level reaction to these creatures.
But just because something feels gross or unpleasant to us doesn't mean it's automatically wrong or unethical. So what are the real reasons why we should avoid eating insects?
First and foremost, insects are essential to the functioning of ecosystems. They play critical roles as pollinators, decomposers, and predators, and their loss could have devastating effects on the balance of nature.
Furthermore, the production of insect-based foods often involves questionable practices, such as the use of pesticides and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. These factors raise serious ethical concerns about the sustainability and fairness of insect-based agriculture.
Additionally, there are serious health risks associated with consuming insects. Many insects are carriers of diseases, and consuming them could potentially lead to the spread of these diseases to humans.
Given all of these factors, it is clear that the consumption of insects is not only disgusting, but also unethical. We have a moral obligation to protect the environment and the well-being of all living beings, including insects. It is time for us to consider the impact of our food choices and to choose more ethical and sustainable options.
“…and Marmite” 😂
Don’t all Commandments become ethical issues under this broad definition of ethics?