tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593026103512648416.post1697855913245247330..comments2024-03-05T05:13:14.325-08:00Comments on A Meaningful Life, A Better World: What Works vs What's "Right"Matt Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389020149472026193noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593026103512648416.post-31256621670741082632014-06-24T16:31:38.888-07:002014-06-24T16:31:38.888-07:00Brilliantly put, Cathy!Brilliantly put, Cathy!Matt Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389020149472026193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593026103512648416.post-16449679028393165952014-06-24T16:24:16.310-07:002014-06-24T16:24:16.310-07:00Thanks for sharing the link. I think it's fasc...Thanks for sharing the link. I think it's fascinating to question our assumptions and learn more about human nature in order to develop the best strategies to reduce animal suffering. Only if we are able to meet people where they currently are and really listen to them and to the evidence of what works will we be able to make the best use of our limited time and resources. I'm kind of surprised about the chicken result, but in some ways it makes sense. Many people find it hard to develop empathy for animals who they see as very different from themselves. But if they can be engaged through thinking about the animals who they do care about, then maybe it won't be so hard to extend their circle of compassion.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826211221025232582noreply@blogger.com