I like the thought process and the sentiment, but I think big goals are a critical guiding light for the future. “Reducing suffering as much as possible” is neither inspirational enough nor concrete enough to rally behind.
“End factory farming” is a clearer a inspiring rallying point, the same way we in global development do talk about ending poverty, and yes eradicating Malaria. The millennium and sustainable development goals use those kind of terms and I believe help light the way.
Call me naive, but I think distant hope is more likely to keep people going than lead to burnout, as long as we are realistic about our short term goals. I don’t think ending factory farming is unrealistic long term.
I like the thought process and the sentiment, but I think big goals are a critical guiding light for the future. “Reducing suffering as much as possible” is neither inspirational enough nor concrete enough to rally behind.
“End factory farming” is a clearer a inspiring rallying point, the same way we in global development do talk about ending poverty, and yes eradicating Malaria. The millennium and sustainable development goals use those kind of terms and I believe help light the way.
Call me naive, but I think distant hope is more likely to keep people going than lead to burnout, as long as we are realistic about our short term goals. I don’t think ending factory farming is unrealistic long term.