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#HealIt S4EP13 | Heal it Through Ethical Consumption | Dr John Sanbonmatsu & Ken D Foster
Philosopher and author John Sanbonmatsu joins the show to challenge one of the most deeply held cultural beliefs: that eating animals is natural, necessary, and ethical. Drawing from his provocative new book The Omnivore’s Deception, Sanbonmatsu explores the myths surrounding meat consumption, the moral and ecological costs of animal agriculture, and the urgent need to rethink our relationship with nonhuman animals.
From the latest science on animal consciousness to the risks of zoonotic pandemics, he offers a compelling case for ending our dependence on meat—not just for the planet’s health, but for our own. With sharp insight and a touch of contrarian flair, Sanbonmatsu dismantles the arguments for humane slaughter, carnivore diets, and the supposed difficulty of vegan living.
Tune in for a bold, eye-opening conversation that asks us to reconsider what we eat—and why it matters.
Show Benefits:
~ Debunking Common Myths About Meat Gain clarity on long-held beliefs about human diets, animal agriculture, and the ethics of eating meat.
Understanding Animal Consciousness Learn about the latest scientific discoveries on animal minds and emotions, revealing their complexity and sensitivity.
~ Exploring the Health and Environmental Impact of Diet Discover how shifting to a plant-based diet can improve personal health and dramatically reduce ecological harm.
~ Rethinking Ethical Consumption Examine the moral implications of factory farming and so-called “humane” meat, and explore alternatives that align with compassion and justice.
~ Empowerment Through Informed Choices Walk away with practical insights and motivation to make dietary changes that support sustainability, animal welfare, and personal well-being
John Sanbonmatsu grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts. He received his BA from Hampshire College and his PhD from the History of Consciousness Department at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He is currently Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he teaches Ethics, Existentialism, Philosophy of Technology, Critical Theory, Animal Studies, and other subjects. He is the author of the book "The Omnivore's Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves" (New York University Press, 2025) and of "The Postmodern Prince: Critical Theory, Left, Strategy, and the Making of a New Political Subject" (Monthly Review Press, 2004). He is also editor of the anthology, "Critical Theory and Animal Liberation" (Bloomsbury, 2014). When not teaching or writing, John can be found performing as a semi-professional magician by the stage name of Magician Méliès. His other hobbies include fencing, tennis, chess, and being contrarian.
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