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Bonus: FarmKind and Effective Altruism with Thom Norman

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Thom Norman joins Claudia on the show to discuss the work of FarmKind and the tenets of effective altruism. They talk about FarmKind’s compassion calculator and how it strategically doesn’t include vegan messaging. They discuss the organizations FarmKind supports and some of the critiques levelled against effective altruism.

Date Recorded: 20 March 2025

Thom Norman is the co-founder of FarmKind, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the end of factory farming by expanding the coalition of people working to protect farmed animals. After a career as a nuclear energy lawyer, Thom launched FarmKind to create new pathways for compassionate people to make a meaningful difference for animals suffering in factory farms. Working with expert evaluators and grant-makers, FarmKind identifies and promotes highly effective charities that are creating tangible improvements in farm animal welfare while building a more sustainable food system. Their innovative Compassion Calculator offers an alternative to the traditional "go vegan" message, helping people understand how strategic donations can create substantial impact regardless of their dietary choices.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to FarmKind (00:00:00)

2. Tom's Journey to Animal Advocacy (00:04:30)

3. FarmKind's Strategic Approach (00:09:50)

4. Effective Altruism and Animal Welfare (00:17:35)

5. [Ad] Nature Disturbed (00:21:13)

6. (Cont.) Effective Altruism and Animal Welfare (00:22:01)

7. Charity Selection and Funding Model (00:23:36)

8. Challenging the Current System (00:31:57)

9. Measuring Meaningful Change (00:43:56)

10. Pragmatism vs. Personal Values (00:48:02)

11. Closing Thoughts and Contact Info (00:53:07)

99 episodes

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Thom Norman joins Claudia on the show to discuss the work of FarmKind and the tenets of effective altruism. They talk about FarmKind’s compassion calculator and how it strategically doesn’t include vegan messaging. They discuss the organizations FarmKind supports and some of the critiques levelled against effective altruism.

Date Recorded: 20 March 2025

Thom Norman is the co-founder of FarmKind, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the end of factory farming by expanding the coalition of people working to protect farmed animals. After a career as a nuclear energy lawyer, Thom launched FarmKind to create new pathways for compassionate people to make a meaningful difference for animals suffering in factory farms. Working with expert evaluators and grant-makers, FarmKind identifies and promotes highly effective charities that are creating tangible improvements in farm animal welfare while building a more sustainable food system. Their innovative Compassion Calculator offers an alternative to the traditional "go vegan" message, helping people understand how strategic donations can create substantial impact regardless of their dietary choices.

Featured:

Nature Disturbed
Mother Nature is one weird lady
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A.P.P.L.E
Animals in Politics, Law, and Ethics researches how we live in interspecies societies and polities.
iROAR Network
iROAR brings together podcasts that aim is to make the world a better place for animals.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show

The Animal Turn is hosted and produced by Claudia Hirtenfelder and is part of the iROAR Network. Learn more on our website.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to FarmKind (00:00:00)

2. Tom's Journey to Animal Advocacy (00:04:30)

3. FarmKind's Strategic Approach (00:09:50)

4. Effective Altruism and Animal Welfare (00:17:35)

5. [Ad] Nature Disturbed (00:21:13)

6. (Cont.) Effective Altruism and Animal Welfare (00:22:01)

7. Charity Selection and Funding Model (00:23:36)

8. Challenging the Current System (00:31:57)

9. Measuring Meaningful Change (00:43:56)

10. Pragmatism vs. Personal Values (00:48:02)

11. Closing Thoughts and Contact Info (00:53:07)

99 episodes

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