Jack: I just checked the two links and they worked for me. Please email me at kim@kimstallwood.com and I will reply with a copy of the pdf for the book. Kim
Thanks for sharing this interview. I’ve been vegan for a number of years, but I still find value in exploring why others turn to this lifestyle.
From my perspective, I remain skeptical of the vast amounts of new products on supermarket shelves (mostly the convenience food stuff). Most of these products are there because the margin is good, and the demand is increasing. Environmental damage to biodiversity and human damage to health continue to be a worry. On the other hand, I'm hopeful for the future because young people are being exposed to these important issues, and many of them agree that a vegan lifestyle is something worthy to pursue.
‘unless you are stranded on a deserted island with a pig’? Really? Does he say that in his book? This one sentence in the introduction really put me off. Because if a pig survived on a deserted island, than so could we, without eating the pig. And if not, then I would be happy to know that the pig ate me once I had died, rather than me going to catch and slaughter the pig.
I have asked myself many times since going vegan as to whether I would use an animal’s life to survive. I refuse non-vegan medication. And there was any convincing evidence that eating meat is healthier for us, I would still not eat it. If I have as attracted in some form by an animal, I would probably defend myself - more out of survival instinct than any rational moral decision.
To me the comment weakens all that is said after, because it clearly says that the pig’s life can be sacrificed for the sake of a human’s.
That line is meant as humor though. It ironically refers to one of those common hypothetical scenarios non-vegans often throw at vegans to challenge them. He uses it to lighten the tone, not to suggest that animal life is less valuable.
I’ve actually really enjoyed the humorous tone while reading the book! 😊
By the way, it appears all the links to the free pdf version no longer work...both in this article and on Mr. Huber's Instagram account...
Jack: I just checked the two links and they worked for me. Please email me at kim@kimstallwood.com and I will reply with a copy of the pdf for the book. Kim
Thank you… I’ve just sent you an email…
Thanks for sharing this interview. I’ve been vegan for a number of years, but I still find value in exploring why others turn to this lifestyle.
From my perspective, I remain skeptical of the vast amounts of new products on supermarket shelves (mostly the convenience food stuff). Most of these products are there because the margin is good, and the demand is increasing. Environmental damage to biodiversity and human damage to health continue to be a worry. On the other hand, I'm hopeful for the future because young people are being exposed to these important issues, and many of them agree that a vegan lifestyle is something worthy to pursue.
‘unless you are stranded on a deserted island with a pig’? Really? Does he say that in his book? This one sentence in the introduction really put me off. Because if a pig survived on a deserted island, than so could we, without eating the pig. And if not, then I would be happy to know that the pig ate me once I had died, rather than me going to catch and slaughter the pig.
I have asked myself many times since going vegan as to whether I would use an animal’s life to survive. I refuse non-vegan medication. And there was any convincing evidence that eating meat is healthier for us, I would still not eat it. If I have as attracted in some form by an animal, I would probably defend myself - more out of survival instinct than any rational moral decision.
To me the comment weakens all that is said after, because it clearly says that the pig’s life can be sacrificed for the sake of a human’s.
That line is meant as humor though. It ironically refers to one of those common hypothetical scenarios non-vegans often throw at vegans to challenge them. He uses it to lighten the tone, not to suggest that animal life is less valuable.
I’ve actually really enjoyed the humorous tone while reading the book! 😊
Fair enough! I only read the article not the book. So the humour escaped me. Thank you for clarifying. 🙏