Animals - friends or food?
Our parents teach us to pet dogs gently, while at the same time we are taught to eat other animals. How do our brains receive these mixed messages? And why do we eat some animals but not others? What kind of food are we eating and how does it affect us, the animals and our planet? These are some of the questions posed in this lecture. I’ll talk about different types of reasons – from individual to political – for why people continue to eat meat, and why we don’t have to. The lecture is primarily aimed at the general public, but it could be interesting for animal rights activists as well. The presentation normally takes between 70-90 minutes, and includes discussion in both smaller and larger groups. I always adapt the content and length to each target group and the specific situation. The presentation consists of a spoken presentation, slides and video. A projector and sound system are needed at the location. The number of participants is limited only by the size of the room.
Our parents teach us to pet dogs gently, while at the same time we are taught to eat other animals. How do our brains receive these mixed messages? And why do we eat some animals but not others? What kind of food are we eating and how does it affect us, the animals and our planet? These are some of the questions posed in this lecture. I’ll talk about different types of reasons – from individual to political – for why people continue to eat meat, and why we don’t have to. The lecture is primarily aimed at the general public, but it could be interesting for animal rights activists as well. The presentation normally takes between 70-90 minutes, and includes discussion in both smaller and larger groups. I always adapt the content and length to each target group and the specific situation. The presentation consists of a spoken presentation, slides and video. A projector and sound system are needed at the location. The number of participants is limited only by the size of the room.
Martin lecturing at an animal rights conference in Luxembourg 2024
The presentation is held by me, Martin Smedjeback. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Lund. I have been working as an educator in nonviolence and peace for the last fifteen years. I have held lectures and facilitated workshops in Sweden, Sudan, South Sudan, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain and Palestine. In 2014 I was given the Swedish Martin Luther King award. This year I am working full-time for animal rights and the climate, through my project A year for the animals and the planet.
Those who invite me often represent, for example, an organization, church or school. While I’m responsible for the presentation, you take care of the venue, invitations and other practical things like food and/or drinks.
In addition to having my travel expenses paid for, I usually receive a fee for the presentation itself. However, if your organization's finances are limited, we can always discuss different solutions.
Contact
If you have any questions or want to book me for a presentation, please write to [email protected]
or call me at +46-70-257 90 97
Those who invite me often represent, for example, an organization, church or school. While I’m responsible for the presentation, you take care of the venue, invitations and other practical things like food and/or drinks.
In addition to having my travel expenses paid for, I usually receive a fee for the presentation itself. However, if your organization's finances are limited, we can always discuss different solutions.
Contact
If you have any questions or want to book me for a presentation, please write to [email protected]
or call me at +46-70-257 90 97