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Ethereal
Are You Ready to Enter the Meatrix?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the themes presented in a parody film related to meat consumption and sustainable agriculture. Participants share their reactions to the film and discuss their perspectives on meat consumption, sustainability, and food labeling practices.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express discomfort about eating meat after viewing the film, while others argue that the film's message is about supporting sustainable agriculture rather than feeling guilty about meat consumption.
- One participant mentions finding a local farm that practices sustainable agriculture and expresses willingness to pay more for better quality meat, highlighting a personal shift towards more selective purchasing.
- Concerns are raised about the practices of large meat producers, specifically regarding the addition of water and sodium to meat products, which some participants feel compromises quality and affects health considerations.
- Another participant humorously comments on the implications of dietary choices in relation to meat consumption and carbohydrate intake.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants show a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the implications of the film. While some feel guilty about meat consumption, others emphasize the importance of sustainable practices and express no guilt about eating meat. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the broader implications of meat consumption and dietary choices.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal experiences and opinions, which may not encompass broader dietary trends or practices. The discussion includes varying definitions of sustainable agriculture and differing views on the quality of meat products.
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Gokul43201
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really neatrix !
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Ok I wish I hadn't seen that. I've been feeling bad about eating meat anyway. At least I live in a place where free range meat is available.
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Moonbear
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Vega, no reason to feel bad about eating meat. That's not the message of that site. The message is to support sustainable agriculture. The cool thing about that site is if you follow the link after the movie, you can locate farms near where you live where you can buy meats raised according to sustainable practices. I found a farm near me...I had heard of the farm before, but didn't know they had a market there. I think I'll take a drive and check them out. If the meat tastes better and the farm is more environmentally friendly, I'm willing to pay a little more (though I can't afford to pay LOT more).
I've already started to be more selective about the chicken I buy. Though, that has less to do with choosing sustainable agriculture as it does protesting the added water to meat the big producers are using...read your labels...8% or 15% "retained" water or broth added to "enhance flavor." Sorry, but it's not enhancing the flavor (actually, it tastes worse to me), it's adding weight without adding meat so the price per pound stays low while you're still paying more because you're paying for 15% water weight rather than meat. Not to mention some are adding salt to the meat (broth and brine), so if you're someone who needs to be cautious of sodium intake, that will just make it harder to keep your sodium intake low.
I've already started to be more selective about the chicken I buy. Though, that has less to do with choosing sustainable agriculture as it does protesting the added water to meat the big producers are using...read your labels...8% or 15% "retained" water or broth added to "enhance flavor." Sorry, but it's not enhancing the flavor (actually, it tastes worse to me), it's adding weight without adding meat so the price per pound stays low while you're still paying more because you're paying for 15% water weight rather than meat. Not to mention some are adding salt to the meat (broth and brine), so if you're someone who needs to be cautious of sodium intake, that will just make it harder to keep your sodium intake low.
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JasonRox
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Well this is not good since Americans don't eat carbs, so that leaves meat as the only option.
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moo-phius! 
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