Activism by the Numbers w/ karol orzechowski

The brilliant karol orzechowski joins the podcast this week, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! karol currently serves as the Content Director for Faunalytics, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower animal advocates with access to thorough, reliable data. While Faunalytics is best known for using research and statistics to strengthen pro-animal, anti-suffering activism, the organization is now also producing visual resources. karol shares why Faunalytics decided to incorporate visuals and how they hope access to this new resource will help animal activists. We discuss recent factsheets Faunalytics has created, including one detailing the pros and cons of cultured meat and another about the greyhound racing industry. karol also outlines what’s next for the Faunalytics visual program and how they plan to move forward and share their data as widely as possible.

 

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karol orzechowski is an animal advocate with a passion for blending activism and art. In addition to producing numerous short films on various animal issues, karol is the director of Maximum Tolerated Dose, a full-length documentary about the psychological toll of vivisection on both animals and humans. When he’s not working for Faunalytics, karol is usually planning, hosting, or performing events in his local arts scene.

 

“Our mission is to empower animal advocates with reliable data.” – karol orzechowski

 

Highlights for Episode 659: 

• Why Faunalytics decided to begin producing visual resources
• How the visual program is organized and information contained within its three key categories: Fundamentals, Infographics, and Explainer Videos 
• The  five Fundamental themes: Farmed Animals, Research Animals, Companion Animals, Wildlife, and Animals & Social Justice
• Why Faunalytics chose to create Fundamentals 
• The importance of finding reliable data for the Animal & Social Justice Fundamental
• The individuals on the Faunalytics research team and how their academic backgrounds support their work in animal activism 
• Why the Fundamentals are some of Faunalytics’ most popular resources 
• Who the visual resources are designed for, and how karol hopes they will be used to further the animal rights cause 
• How to access all of Faunalytics incredible visual content and support their efforts

Resources:

• Eat Plants, Save the Planet registration
• European Vegan Summit
• Animal Liberation, a public art exhibit
• Belse Plant Cuisine
• A Peek at Big Beef’s Playbook

Connect with karol orzechowski:

• Faunalytics Website
• Faunalytics on Facebook
• Faunalytics on Twitter
• Faunalytics on Instagram
• Faunalytics on YouTube 
• Faunalytics on LinkedIn
• Office Hours for Pro Bono Research Support: faunalytics.org/ask-us

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