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crafty  ·  3408 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling: animal cruelty or human cruelty?

That looks like a very interesting book. I've seen the PBS adaptation of his previous book The Botany of Desire which was an absolutely fascinating documentary, so I'll definitely check that out.

I really would like to go hunting at some point, although not ever having operated more than a BB rifle and not knowing the first thing about hunting, I'm not sure where to start. I do have respect for people who hunt for food responsibly. I sort of feel like using a gun is cheating in a way, but then again, we did evolve big brains and complex tools for a reason. I might have a fighting chance to feed myself with a gun, but if I had to rely on persistence hunting like a true prehistoric human, I would certainly starve to death, or at least be a vegetarian if I was lucky!





someguyfromcanada  ·  3408 days ago  ·  link  ·  

In a perfect world I would personally grow and kill everything I eat. Probably more growing then hunting though.

Fun Fact: Michael Pollan is the brother of actress Tracy Pollan, who is married to Michael J. Fox.

edit: I just downloaded that book. Thanks for the recommendation.