ProtegoCast Episode 6: Hagrid & Cognitive Dissonance

Jul 14, 2020

This week, Tylor, Jordan, and Emma speak about our favorite half-giant, Hagrid, and his love of magical creatures.

 

In this episode:

 

1. Tylor, Jordan and Emma take listeners through an exercise unpacking cognitive dissonance and common expressions related to animals rights.
2. What are some examples of Hagrid’s cognitive dissonance?
3. What is a gamekeeper? What are some ways Hagrid could begin to implement more compassionate practices into his responsibilities as gamekeeper? 
4. Where do we see instances of cognitive dissonance elsewhere in the series, in relation to animal rights or otherwise?
5. Our absolute favorite Hagrid moments! 

 

How was your experience of this exercise? What examples of cognitive dissonance in the series did we miss? Get in touch and let us know!

 

We’ll return soon for another episode exploring animal rights in the Wizarding World, but in the meantime, be sure to send us your thoughts via email, leave a review, join our Patreon, and - on behalf of all magical creatures - Protego Maxima!

 

Resources:

 

• Cognitive Dissonance Exercise: https://www.peta.org/teachkind/lesson-plans-activities/cognitive-dissonance-grades-6-12/

 

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