" It is true that we have evolved for an omnivorous diet, but it is
also true that our bodies do not handle meat very well at all (compared
to carnivorous animals), and hence it seems likely that we merely
evolved to eat _some_ (small quantity of meat) in order to supplement
our largely herbivorous diet that may be lacking in some situations.
The fact is that many cultures attach prestige to meat consumption
(probably because it represents an easy and potent source of nutrition
when other sources are lacking), including historically european and
asian cultures, and hence today's richer cultures suffer from meat
lust. Today we eat WAY too much meat (ie too much for our own well
being, let alone that of the planet or the animals) because
evolutionarily speaking we have never had to deal with access to this
much meat before. Hence we never evolved any kind of restraint. This is
all very fluffy because I can't even remember where I have read these
things but perhaps someone can back me up.
The "population explosion" is what the patriarchy want you to
believe. The fact is that this planet can easily support 8 billion
_intelligent_ and _selfless_ beings who do not trash the third world to
produce excess meat. (Again, I'm afraid I've lost the references...
Earth Follies would be a good start.)"
Anything in excess of 10 lbs of meat a month is incredibly taxing on the
intestines.
Most meat eating amongst homo sapiens historically has been insectivorous.
Grab those grubs!!!
Re : overpopulation, there IS an overpopulation problem, but it is complex and
not simplistic at all ... We cannot create a "carrying capacity" for humans
only, because this planet is not only for humans but for other species as
well, and this must be taken into account!!!
It's been assumed that the ancient Venus statues are a loving matriarchal
fertility religion. What if they were the first form of propaganda, Breeder
Propaganda?
On the other hand, many "hunter-gatherer" people value abundance in a context
of keeping low numbers ... who says greater quantity is greater quality?
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