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Brain in a Vat

Fatphobia | Kate Manne (with Travis Timmerman)

04 Aug 2024

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Kate Manne discusses how fatphobia impacts the lives of fat-bodied people in various domains, including healthcare, education, and employment. Manne explores the relationship between weight and health, and challenges pervasive societal biases.  She argues for a deeper understanding of systemic oppression against fat-bodied people, and considers how fat we should choose to be. [00:00] Guest Introduction [00:17] Case Study: Jen Curran's Misdiagnosis [01:59] Defining Fatphobia [02:56] The Straitjacket Metaphor [04:20] Fatphobia in Education and Employment [08:04] Fatphobia in Healthcare [10:11] Intersectionality [15:14] Historical Roots of Fatphobia [18:54] Weight and Health: A Complex Relationship [29:54] The Ineffectiveness of Diets [35:44] Genetics and Weight [49:09] Moral and Prudential Considerations [01:04:45] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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