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"Challenging Hunting Narratives: Animals Are Not Objects"

Join VEG3 as we dissect how hunting organizations in Finland and the UK devalue animals, turning them into mere game or pests. We explore the tactics such as 'deny and justify' and 'mechanomorphism,' and ponder on the true intention behind the portrayed "respect". More at https://faunalytics.org/how-do-hunting-organizations-portray-wild-animals/
Listen to the full episode of this Vegan Bytes podcast episode here: https://veganbytes.podbean.com/e/challenging-hunting-narratives-animals-are-not-objects/
FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome to Vegan Bytes, where we crunch down complex vegan topics into bite-sized pieces. Today, we're diving into how hunting organizations portray wild animals.

Imagine you're reading a book, and every character is described only by their job or their inconvenience to the protagonist. Sounds pretty dull, right? Well, that's how hunting organizations in Finland and the UK describe animals. They're either a "game" to be hunted, a "pest" causing trouble, or a "quarry" to be mined. It's like calling a chef just a "meal maker" or a painter a "wall colorer." It strips away their individuality and reduces them to mere functions.

These organizations also seem to be playing a game of 'deny and justify.' They deny animals' ability to feel fear or understand death, a process called 'dementalization.' It's like saying your dog doesn't feel joy when you come home, or your cat doesn't feel curiosity when a laser pointer dances on the wall.

Then comes the 'justify' part. They use 'mechanomorphism,' portraying animals as machines, not individuals. It's like saying a car chooses to break down, not that it's the result of wear and tear.

But wait, there's more! They use words like "respect" and advise avoiding "unnecessary suffering." But let's be real, when hunting is for recreation, isn't all suffering unnecessary? It's like saying you respect your phone but then throw it against a wall for fun.

These organizations also paint themselves as nature's caretakers. But their actions seem more self-serving, like maintaining good hunting conditions, rather than genuine concern for animals. It's like saying you're babysitting your little brother just to get control of the TV remote.

Finally, they're working to normalize treating animals as objects to be killed and consumed at will. They're even targeting youth with materials portraying hunting as socially desirable. It's like teaching kids that it's cool to pull wings off butterflies.

So, what's our takeaway? We need to challenge these narratives and promote a more compassionate view of animals. Because, at the end of the day, animals are not objects or machines, they're sentient beings deserving of respect.

That's it for today's Vegan Bytes. Remember, every small step towards veganism is a giant leap for animal rights. Until next time, keep crunching those vegan bytes!
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