About this episode

Dr. Jack Symes and John Regalado discuss the implications of veganism and the moral considerations surrounding animal suffering and food systems.

Philosopher and author Dr. Jack Symes and John Regalado meet again to dissect Jack's Surrounded debate with 20 meat eaters. In this follow-up, they examine the moral weight of animal suffering, the scientific data behind plant-based longevity, and the controversial argument that modern food systems constitute a global moral crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: John Regalado

Guest: Dr. Jack Symes

Topics covered

• veganism
• animal suffering
• plant-based diet
• food systems
• moral crisis

Keywords

• vegan
• animal rights
• plant-based
• longevity
• food ethics

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Organizations: Jubilee Media

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