Topic: Ghent

3 chapters across the catalog

Flexitarianism
Episode 1478 2:35:14 - 2:39:59

1478: Flexitarianism

Insect Grease, Sustainable Dairy Substitutes

Scientists at the University of Ghent in Belgium are developing "insect grease" as a sustainable substitute for butter in baked goods. The process involves blending insects and centrifuging them to create a shortening-like substance. This is compared to the history of Crisco, which originated from cottonseed oil and soap manufacturing patents.

Mass Formation
Episode 1373 37:55 - 43:24

1373: Mass Formation

Mass Formation, Professor Matias Desmet Psychology Theory

Professor Matias Desmet of Ghent University explains the theory of "mass formation," a psychological phenomenon similar to mass hypnosis. He identifies four necessary conditions for this state: social isolation, lack of sense-making, free-floating anxiety, and psychological discontent, all of which he claims were present prior to the COVID-19 crisis.

Power & Gossip
Episode 708 2:01:11 - 2:08:23

708: Power & Gossip

Insect Protein Initiatives, European Vegetarian Trends

European initiatives to introduce insect protein into animal feed and human diets are discussed as a form of "mind control" by elites. The segment also covers "Veggie Thursday" in Ghent, Belgium, where schools and public offices promote meat-free meals for environmental and animal welfare reasons, which the hosts view as a political attack on meat consumption.