Are Vegetarians more power hungry than meat eaters?
A study has shown the perception of a peace-loving vegetarian may be due for revision. Professor John Nezlek of SWPS University in Warsaw led the research. He joins Jim to discuss how values differ between those who eat meat and those who do not.
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