In "Eating Animals," Jonathan Safran Foer highlights a common misconception people have when discussing the topic of animal consumption. When he mentions his book, many automatically presume it advocates for vegetarianism, suggesting a widespread belief that investigating animal agriculture will naturally deter one from eating meat. This reaction reflects not only a default assumption about the book's direction but also hints at a collective understanding about the moral implications of consuming animals.

This assumption reveals deeper societal attitudes towards meat consumption and animal rights. Foer suggests that many individuals instinctively link ethical considerations with dietary choices, indicating an awareness, albeit sometimes unexamined, of the issues surrounding animal agriculture. The expectation that a thoughtful exploration of the subject would lead to vegetarianism raises questions about our eating habits and the complexities of making ethical dietary choices.