Jonathan Safran Foer Webinar Reaction

1. Web Interview
          a. Category: I would have to say that the interview was persuasive as the ultimate goal for Safran Foer was to educate people about the issues behind factory farming.
          b. The presenter was Jonathan Safran Foer.
          c. The title of the video was Jonathan Safran Foer Webinar. 
          d. Date Accessed: October 28, 2014
          e. The webinar Ostini's class saw today focused primarily on Jonathan Safran Foer's thoughts on his novel, Eating Animals, and his answers students questions. Some of the issues discussed were animal cruelty, protein deficiency, and the price of a vegetarian diet. It's also important not to remain ignorant on these issues.
          f. Memorable Moments:

• Foer said, "It's hard to respect: I just don't want to know about it." This quote was   important because it applies to the majority population of the U.S. It's your duty as a consumer to make wise choices and choosing to not research where your food comes from only emphasizes the fact that you are being ignorant, as well as selfish since you would rather justify eating another steak only for the taste or preference. 
• "Taste and preference are not reasons to consume meat." This quote is moving as it shows that taste is not a justification. Meat is not a necessity, but instead a choice. It is not vital to our health, but in fact harmful and unbeneficial to our health. Humans are raised into thinking that meat is crucial, however studies have shown otherwise. I chose this quote because I don't believe meat should be consumed for any reason. 
• During the video, Foer described how meat is not necessary in our diets. It does not contain  the so called necessary nutrients most people believe it has. There is a big misconception that vegetarians are protein-deficient, however, in reality vegetarians live longer and lower risks for the leading causes of death in this country. I chose this moment because I want to get rid of the stereotype that vegetarians are unhealthy. 

2.  I, like Jonathan Safran Foer, believe that animals shouldn't be part of the human diet. In Foer's novel, Eating Animals, points the hypocrisy that America houses when it comes to what animals are suitable for eating and which are meant to be companions. Foer's statements mirror my reasoning for converting vegetarian and remaining to do so. I don't want to remain ignorant on the issues of factory farming, but instead create a conscious mind and make ethical decisions.