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[@ed.winters]

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[@teevee5923]

Hey I'm South African from a poor background and I have heard your arguments of veganism and I agree with them. But my financial situation and countries economy doesnt allow me to do so. What extremely cost effective ways can I enter the vegan lifestyle

[@j-sm4554]

@@teevee5923 meat is more expensive than rice, potatoes, beans, legumes, and veggies. no?

[@VeganV5912]

Pig carcasses 🍖🥓🌭🍔🍳.... Number 1, cancer ☠️🏥, WHO, NHS !!!

[@anujnanagaraj5615]

@@teevee5923 Have you heard of facebbok challenge 22? They have dietitians and mentors from all around the world and suggest you food items, brands of food available near you etc! You also get help from them about any nutrition related questions from dietitians :) You can give it a try, its being vegan for 22 days, it is a highly positive and supportive community :) sending virtual hugs :)

[@j-sm4554]

@Arbane's Sword no!

[@JT-fj7ww]

Humanely slaughtered that article.

[@aok9130]

Underrated comment

[@Magani79]

lmao

[@PercivalBlakeney]

I see what you did there. 😁

[@tarananantasagar2999]

impossible

[@someguy2135]

You actually came up with a sentence where the phrase "humanely slaughtered" makes sense!

[@Vismen91]

I turned vegetarian 6 months ago, and turned vegan this month. Now i check every food packets if it has any dairy product as ingredient. I'm feeling more pleasant now. LOVE FROM INDIA.

[@alenasslass]

That’s amazing!

[@Gabriel-pj2fc]

You'll learn exactly which products have dairy or not in no time :)

[@0wnuquik]

Good for you! Love you!

[@ladyreverie7027]

I agree, I was vegetarian for 2 years, I've been vegan for 6 months, and I've actually lost weight, I get much less gas, people comment on how my skin looks clear without makeup, and some digestive issues I had have gone away. This is from cutting out dairy, I already cut out meat for years, and had cut out RED meat for even more years than that. Interesting isn't it! But I didn't go vegan for that reason, I did it because I realised I couldn't be a hypocrite and experience the cognitive dissonance of knowing what was really going on in the dairy industry.

[@thelmakitty11]

Great job! LOVE FROM THE US.!

[@acbenepe]

I had a very easy adjustment to vegan eating. My 14 year old said please, I said ok. we're both 5 years plus.

[@claremount7016]

Same for me with my 25 year old son 2 years ago and we haven't looked back.

[@rekabalogh1228]

omg i wish my mother would be the same 😭😔

[@yuuri9064]

You sound like a lovely parent that listens when their children express ideas and desires 🙂

[@adanflores5074]

Oof Ik his teeth or eyes are shit

[@NPCVegan]

Oh, so you produced yet more offspring into this world to use up resources and cause harm? Don't call yourself "vegan". You are only plant based at best.

[@josenrebeca]

if meat eating is so righteous, then why don't they show all the process? why keep it hidden?

[@piratesmileprod6533]

Nothing is hidden. You can easily hunt your own meat. Rabbit is pretty nice.

[@myTERAexperience]

@@piratesmileprod6533 it's a federal crime in the US to show what goes on inside animal agriculture farms, slaughter houses, you can literally spend years in prison for releasing footage inside a chicken farm coop. It IS hidden.

[@vivisan5748]

Exactly!!

[@piratesmileprod6533]

@@myTERAexperience again, you know about the abuse that goes on in the agricultural industry because nothing is hidden, eventually all things come to light. Look at the question that rebecca posed, shes inferring eating meat is somehow unrighteous; so I gave a counter arguement for hunting the animal. You have no moral ground to stand on.

[@TopherCadence]

PirateSmileProd “you can easily hunt your own mean. Rabbit is nice.” Funny. Because a majority of meat eaters do not “hunt” their own meat. And you’re just a voice on the internet fighting a causeless cause.

[@jackdodds4681]

Man, everyone thinks they have a point until the vegan Jesus decides to put them right

[@fighter-yo3di]

Meh 🤷‍♂️ I am gonna eat meat no matter what people think.

[@justroberto5052]

10fighter55 well nobody can stop you abusing animals, but you are an animal abuser if you do so.

[@AngelLunaaaaa]

10fighter55 it’s not what people think. It’s facts. But your choice..

[@charlesstone591]

10fighter55 Are you saying you can’t stop?

[@depthsothenso813]

@@fighter-yo3di Just eat cleaner meat so people wouldn't have to suffer from your life choices. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmsmmZ6d5uYoKc

[@Alipef333]

Vegan since April, the link between corona virus and animal products consumption is to obvious and I realized I can do all my activities (skate, snowboard, gym) actually better with a vegan diet . Also I feel more and mentally in alignment with what I believe in and it’s just so much better waking up to that every day.

[@eliseplease6304]

you're amazing.

[@Alipef333]

Elise Please! Thank you

[@RabbitFoodFitness]

That's awesome!

[@charm-mae]

Same for me!! Vegan since April and I feel much better and look at stuff in a different way now. It’s like I got smarter & I love it!

[@Alipef333]

CharmMae for real, it makes you think about things and challenges you at first but over time these challenges turn into fun obstacles !!

[@Rfpepe7295]

My daughter became Vegan 2 years ago and she was always a sickly kid.. since becoming Vegan ALL (and I do mean ALL) of her health issues went away. She is happier, doing better in school.. it was truly life-changing... It is time for me to do the same... I am 55 fat and out of shape... it will be tough, but Ed is so motivating and full of common sense... He will be my virtual Vegan Coach and Mentor... June 26th, 2020.... It begins........Wish me luck and please feel free to give me advice......

[@happygimp0]

It is great to hear that. But think about that, veganism is not about your health, it is about the animals health. Eating vegan junkfood is less healthy for you than eating some meat. . Supplement B12, eat enough calories and get some iodine or use salt with iodine.

[@Ganpignanus]

you can do it! educate yourself, get recipes, get support, ask questions from people who are long time successful vegans.

[@moko5288]

You need luck when you eat meat and dairy not veggies 😉

[@piratesmileprod6533]

What were your daughters health problems, Robert?

[@berniceleblanc515]

That’s awesome! I went vegan dec 1 2017 and ALL of my health problems went away as well. I suffered from Crohn’s disease for over 20 years then went vegan and within 2 wks I noticed a big difference in my health. I No longer have Crohn’s,no more inflammation, no more bronchitis 👍🏼😁 I feel absolutely amazing!! I could go on and on.... 😆

[@ramonr3921]

I dont know about you but I wouldnt sign a contract for mutual benefit where the end result is my death.

[@fearofaveganplanet8513]

Jon Venus: "I asked the animals but they didn't respond" *takes silence as consent*

[@opheliarathmore7829]

ikr!! and neither would animals they just wanna live :(

[@TimeattackGD]

its easy to tell these sort of vids are directly titled for non-vegans. cool concept id say

[@SamFinlay]

Timeattack i got an ad for butter half way through the video. The algorithm is confused

[@Vamusika]

@@SamFinlay 😂😂😂

[@aagruvml3431]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojUl51_qqlsqtE

[@nternetrat]

I know! He's doing it on purpose, probably, because the majority of the population isn't vegan or is even against veganism. Very smart. And vegans will click 1. because they know Ed, or 2. because they're shook at the title

[@leynasassani6084]

I literally got nervous when I saw this video I was like ED WYD

[@frog995]

I had contemplated and implanted plant based meals into my life for a while but Ed, you have helped me in making the choice in becoming vegan. The way you explain things have made it so clear on how there’s no reason or moral justification to eat animal products. Please keep up the wonderful work

[@aok9130]

Good luck

[@TheGreenBean]

Good for you ! This may also be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57Ik6idhdeir68

[@SkyLukewater]

Unrelated, but your colour grading is insanely good.

[@jadeholmes5875]

what is a colour grading?

[@SkyLukewater]

@@jadeholmes5875 it's the colour pallet of the video. Like how artists choose which shade of yellow or blue to use, whilst editing you can choose which colours to accentuate, which to mute, how deep the blacks are, how bright the highlights are etc... like an instagram filter. This video has a pleasent colour grading

[@jadeholmes5875]

@@SkyLukewater thank you for answering x

[@rgl8109]

SAFE! Thanks for pointing that out

[@RunningIntoMyself]

#1 - You have to constantly listen to people tell you why it’s the “wrong choice”. Somehow, we’re the preachy ones though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@darklightning9319]

That's the bullshit we have to deal with when you go against society's norms.

[@sarahperkins6421]

@Fiz Can It's not so much "dictating" as much as it is questioning your life choices. Controlling your life choices and choosing to watch a vegan debate video out of all of the videos on KZbin is not one in the same. Do not conflate these two very different concepts.

[@thelmakitty11]

​@Fiz Can - Has a vegan duct taped you to a chair ,force feeding you hummus and making you read/watch vegan/animal advocacy ? Veganism becomes the obvious choice when you focus on the victims and not on yourself.

[@TheYakisobaNoodle]

@Fiz Can never seen activists get physical... but how can you blame them? Thats their "personal choice" to harm you.

[@marishasveganworld2240]

The only good thing that happened during the lockdown, is that I went vegan. 🌱 And I am forever grateful and thankful to Ed for everything he does for the animals and the work he puts into making this world a more peaceful place. Ed, we need more people like you. You truly care. Such a wonderful person... 🌱

[@joseluisfernandez5981]

So You are just one month vegan but already "Marishas vegan world" and suddenly another world saviour that tells others how bad they are while your mouth stills stinks meat.

[@moko5288]

Same first vege now vegan thx to corona

[@lavie4485]

I was almost fully vegetarian already but covid has motivated me to take steps towards becoming vegan, my mom is also much more vegetarian than she was before which is huge for someone who ate meat all their lives.

[@marishasveganworld2240]

Rosemary Terra Right. Thank you. I already make videos about veganism and ethics. I don’t know what should happen for me to go back to eating animal products.

[@chippyreads]

Same! And I adopted a cat 🐈

[@susuwatari5075]

That hidden cost of animal feed is huge, and largely unrecognized, from the environmental aspect.

[@benster230]

4 months vegan now

[@petar1499]

Congrads! Im am 1 months in

[@ashleykidd9122]

Same!

[@MathiasBacher]

I've not entirely made it yet but I'm getting better every day

[@KleenerBro]

@@MathiasBacher Good for you. Hope you soon make the switch. It took me way too long to go vegan, and so far my only regret about is is that I have not done it sooner ;)

[@autisticsapphic8991]

Same here! Feels good🌱

[@laurab8524]

The excuses are getting more and more stupid ... ahh i can’t 😩😩

[@petar1499]

They are clearly struggling.

[@aagruvml3431]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojUl51_qqlsqtE

[@OnesFan1]

I can smell their poop from here, they are shutting themselves haha

[@MindVersusMisery]

@DC 10o01 Actually, I listened to a man (can't remember his name) who has been on the frontline of cultured meat research and engineering, and he stated that they are attempting to manipulate certain aspects of the meat to - in theory - make it less unhealthy. Decreasing the amount of saturated fat was one of the things they were researching. So it probably wouldn't be "as unhealthy", but somewhat less unhealthy. However, I wouldn't eat that crap anyway, because in my opinion dead muscle tissue is not food.

[@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12]

@Diego exactly if u eat both meat and veggies u should be in good health

[@reidpayne8311]

Hi Ed man , you probably won’t see this but I’m 16 and all my family eat animal products and despite this I have just converted to being vegan over the last couple weeks and your videos have been eye opening for me to make an informed decision , lotta love man!

[@lucasschachtaudio]

Strong! Keep going even though its tough in this environment. Don't get discouraged by anyone. Make sure to eat a well balanced vegan diet and stay commitment! 😊

[@religion-free]

you didn't convert man you are just being more yourself we were CONVERTED (more like corrupted!!!) into being these damn self-destructing carnists by all of society! 😒

[@lauratanln]

You have shown yourself to be a man of principle and ability to think without the influence of brainwashing!

[@harshitavempati3090]

I want to take a moment to express how thankful I am to you, for making these awareness videos and influencing people to turn vegans. You're one of the many reasons that I turned vegan and only through your videos, I got a chance to answer to every person that argues with me against veganism. Keep doing this ♥️

[@charliecoulls8095]

Seconded!

[@jamccarthy70]

He is great at what he does, awesome for vegans.

[@juliewake4585]

Ed is a hero!

[@nerubansrimurugan197]

💯

[@loic.bertrand]

The worst part is that the people who will read this "article" will believe it, because it goes their way...

[@leila125]

Exactly. It’s unfortunately a big struggle in the vegan world since most people only see what they wish to believe

[@Goriaas]

@@leila125 "since most people only see what they wish to believe" That includes most vegans too. So it's a non-argument. The ongoing meat vs vegan is not a matter of truth and facts, I as a vegan have to accept this, it's just about personal preferences, which is why either side can present their arguments and they are either convincing to the person or they are not and that is it

[@WeAreCameron]

@@Goriaas I don't think it's fair to say most vegans only see what they wish to believe. The entire nature of veganism is to relinquish things we enjoy in the name of a greater, larger truth. With all due respect, I would suggest that your argument of "everything is opinion" or "nothing is true" is even more of a non-argument. Have a good one.

[@ashg9023]

Confirmation bias happens in a lot of issues. As a vegan I know I'm preaching to the chior with everyone here but I recommend you extend the logical impartiality to all ethical, political, spiritual, and physical questions.

[@ajbowman3358]

I don't think so

[@olenkatobaisiewicz8373]

Oh Lord I can’t believe people actually publish these things for others to read

[@flyingfig12]

Yep and they are of the most intelligent species.

[@arisu7397]

what did you expect profitability comes first.

[@olenkatobaisiewicz8373]

Yudi Richard my bad 🙄😎 forgot people only care about the money money money 😂

[@arisu7397]

@@olenkatobaisiewicz8373 if i was in the meat and animal produce industry yeah i would care about money first.

[@Gymnast2Perfect]

It should be illegal to spread misinformation like this article does

[@kevinmaxwell2567]

are you sure youre vegan Ed? cos you just slaughtered this article writer Hahahaha Great Vid!!

[@petar1499]

Hahahaha he sure did!

[@hayking903]

Do you know a Joseph Brian Maxwell?

[@v-sig2389]

Haha best comment ever

[@kevinmaxwell2567]

@@hayking903 no sir, what country??:)

[@hayking903]

@@kevinmaxwell2567 America. I had a math teacher who's name was Joseph Maxwell and he had a brother Kevin so I just wondered.

[@jloco3704]

I love how Ed easily debunks anti vegan theories

[@petar1499]

Yeah. He did so much research. I admire him for that.

[@momosmojo8371]

yeah he is like a modern prophet

[@TTR83]

....with fake science.

[@petar1499]

@@TTR83 fake?

[@petar1499]

@@TTR83 If you are able to prove otherwise, please do. We all can learn!🤗

[@olenkatobaisiewicz8373]

The same people that call vegans extreme are the same ones that read these type of articles and believe it

[@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12]

I eat meat but I don't think vegans are extremes I have met vegans that are really nice but when some vegans start calling pepole who eat meat murderers rapists I guess I can see why pepole would see the extremes

[@norikokonut]

Emperor I do think a lot of vegans need to get better at communicating about veganism, me definitely included, but at the same time I think it's important for nonvegans to understand that whenever we pay for animal products, we're paying someone to indeed rape and kill an innocent animal. Buying an animal product does not make you a rapist or a murderer, obviously, but rape and murder did occur for the animal product to be made.

[@olenkatobaisiewicz8373]

Emperor yah I totally see that many people are extreme but the idea of being vegan isn’t really supposed to be extreme lol :)

[@henkdevos590]

@@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12 Most of those people are new vegans. When you first go vegan you feel like everyone around you is crazy but after some time that feeling goes away.

[@sarahjeetdosanjh2640]

@@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12 I'm so sorry the extremists called you that :( I think its just hard to process the reality of the animal product system, so they tend to be extremely rude like that. Not all vegans are like that though! Most of us are very understanding and just simply want a healthier lifestyle, better the environment, correct social injustices, etc.

[@petar1499]

You inspired me to stand up for the animals! I have joined my local "Anonymous for the voiceless" here in zürich (Switzerland)🤗

[@claireshamgochian9509]

I'm part of the Rhode Island, US Anonymous for the Voiceless! I'm looking forward to being able to go to cubes again soon.

[@petar1499]

@@claireshamgochian9509 I cant wait to go to my first cube!

[@amerynpeters429]

Ayyyy good for you!!!

[@angelagallagher8136]

Well done!! 👏👏👍☺️

[@newtscamander252]

So cool, i'm 90% vegan right now and i hope there are going to be cubes soon, because my parents aren't fully convinced yet. Btw, I'm from zurich too

[@TheLee267]

The truth won’t remain buried forever, soon the public will wake up to the horrors of animal agriculture.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Industries that exploit animals have led to chronic diseases such as the number 1 killer heart disease, diabetes,dementia and alzheimers, strokes and the various forms of cancer and viruses. The world is suffering from a virus that is self inflicted because it originated with wildlife markets in China (a form of animal exploitation) and if we don't change another virus that is must worse than the Coronavirus will happen.

[@psionicinversion]

@@davidthescottishvegan diabetes mainly comes from massive over consumption of carbs, refined sugar being the primary one. heart disease/high blood pressure can come from to massive over consumption of salt found in most foods because food industry knows its a factor to make us want more

[@walkermcmurrin7452]

There will probably be people won’t care whatsoever about the horrors of animal agriculture and continue to eat animal products regardless. Also I doubt the world will become 100% percent vegan maybe the majority of people will become vegans or vegetarians while the minority continue to eat animal products.

[@TTR83]

@@davidthescottishvegan This is all due to western garbage diet. Animal products are the most healthiest things to be honest.

[@Ganpignanus]

@@psionicinversion no actually animal fat is the cause. find dr neal barnards vid on yt.

[@JT-dv3se]

My boyfriend and I debate about this all the time. I think I will show him this!

[@kite2surf]

Nah show him this instead kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnfRnIqgotuAhaM

[@xeno942]

@@kite2surf Sv3rige is one of the most brain dead people on the planet, he's a sun gazing Neanderthal

[@musa_01m]

DC 10o01 right!!! There are so many stupid videos on youtube trying to be against veganism with shitty arguments lmfao and they think they are right

[@wisemage0]

@@xeno942 That's an insult to neanderthals.

[@supermario69kraftgami23]

@@xeno942, I agree, but it would be an ad hominem fallacy to discredit Sverige simply because he sungazes.

[@pablodave607]

been vegan a week now, spiritually i feel inclined and i am really devoted into this new lifestyle.

[@aok9130]

That’s amazing keep going!❤️❤️

[@charlesgraham5550]

Nice to read your post! It gets better as time goes on. Veggies taste better than ever, because your taste changes, your mind compensates for what you thought you would miss and it seems like no sacrifice, only reward. Lots of resources online for recipes, nutrition, ethics etc. 👍

[@pablodave607]

@@charlesgraham5550 i also feel more in control in my nutrition! thank you for your reply :)

[@pablodave607]

@@aok9130 thank you!

[@adammichna5175]

Keep going and don't forget your B12!

[@ceciliagonenne810]

almost one year vegan!

[@petar1499]

Oh damn! Congrads mate!

[@hallow7481]

Wishing you a happy vegan anniversary!!

[@nonbinarygoblinonarainbow4672]

Congratulations!!! Me too!!

[@aok9130]

Congrats!! I had my 1 year anniversary and baked cookies :)

[@kabirbaidhya8818]

Awesome. Keep it up!

[@RabbitFoodFitness]

Ed, you terrified me for a minute. I'm glad that this was a debunk!

[@fearofaveganplanet8513]

He's been tailoring his titles to appeal to meat eaters. He already knows vegans will watch because it's Earthling Ed, but this content has more impact when meat eaters see it.

[@jansojele289]

@@fearofaveganplanet8513 yeah it's brilliant

[@sanguchedelechuga606]

I see more and more vegan people everyday. Society is improving. Thanks for your work

[@soulhunter59]

I stopped being vegan after 5 years. The whole experience was pointless.

[@soulhunter59]

@ Humans need meat. That will never change.

[@soulhunter59]

@ I didn't say people with eating disorders don't exist. Siddhartha Gautama survived on one grain of rice a day. I wouldn't recommend that either.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Same.

[@nigelpearson7228]

I've only spoke to 3 vegans about why they are vegan and why I am taking the plunge lol.

[@nope7391]

The meat industries are sweating lmao

[@basbleupeaunoire]

They really are.

[@juiceboxdestroyer6773]

Ever since I was 6 I wanted to be vegetarian because my mom was, but she wasn’t educated so she didn’t let me. Well at some point she let me go through with it once I was about 10, and I went on and off a vegetarian diet for years. Well I was vegetarian for a long time and recently (about a year ago) I learned that a vegetarian diet doesn’t actually help and it still continues the suffering + still hurts the environment. I’ve been vegan for a year now and I love your videos! I’m 15 and I’ve been working towards a waste free lifestyle, at least as much as I can while living in the south. I’m committed to being vegan for the rest of my life and as waste free as I can while I still live with my mom! I love your videos and your story about your old hamster Rupert I’ve shared to other folks. Keep spreading light on the truth.

[@heindattel3919]

You are light too with your mindset and story. Thank you too

[@thegreenestlaw]

wonderful story! i am vegan too and love Ed’s videos 😊

[@GS-lq2is]

Good for you! You sound like a very compassionate kid (well, except for those poor juice boxes!).

[@johnbenson4927]

You're too young to be indoctrinated into the vegan religion

[@aneoliveira1464]

That's a great life story! You definitely made the best choice. I just wouldn't say that being a vegetarian doesn't help, it does help 'cause you already cut the meat. But being a vegan is way better (no meat, no dairy and no eggs). Being a vegetarian is just the first step to make a change.

[@ilovechonkyrats]

3 months vegan! 💞

[@moko5288]

Same here and it's great 😍

[@kabirbaidhya8818]

Keep it up. Way to go!

[@spiral-m]

congrats!

[@opheliarathmore7829]

so proud of you boo!

[@Ganpignanus]

excellent

[@emmamimosa5650]

It should be like ”heyy here is 8 reasons why becoming a vegan is a wrong choice. Thank you for watching”

[@JayMdh]

Anything else would be click Bait...oh wait

[@hallow7481]

@@JayMdh I would assume this is clickbait because he wants a larger variety of viewers. If he didn't use clickbait he would only get vegan viewers. Instead he gets a lot of both sides. :3

[@aagruvml3431]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojUl51_qqlsqtE

[@erinnenchanted3164]

@Midousuji Akira lol

[@joshfriedman-fox6657]

Midousuji Akira what has? Proof?

[@WTFisMYname24]

I'm over all these misinformed and uneducated arguments against veganism... It's just a loop on repeat and all these people that are so desperately fighting against it have yet to give a single valid coherent argument.

[@thatveganmuslim]

exactly its always the same arguments that have always been said and already been debunked

[@SpaceKarenMonkeyKiller]

it's because there literally is absolutely 0 arguments against veganism. The ONLY way they can push back is by purposely lying. Do you think if they had real arguments they would need to lie?

[@user-tm3lr5lc8j]

that's because vegans only debate stupid meat eaters who can't effectively convey their arguments.

[@undercava1]

@@user-tm3lr5lc8j Well no anti vegan have any good or logical arguments.. Because there are none

[@es-gf1rd]

yes when i firstly got into this i was excited to watch every debate and it got me heated every time but now it's just not interesting anymore, the same thing over and over. ed and other activist must be saint, listening to ppl saying the same thing and thinking that their points against veganism are actually something valuable, intelectual and and morally right haha. but we still have to remember that we were like them once and treat them with respect❤️

[@SUPERPIXELPLANET]

God bless you, Ed. For real. Your work is a beautiful thing.

[@opheliarathmore7829]

AMEN!!!

[@dustybeijing]

"We couldn't grow anything but grass on two-thirds of it." This is a crazy, fairly dangerous myth. The majority of the UK -- pasture, arable, heath, commercial forestry -- is what's called plagioclimax, which means that it is maintained as that type of land purely through human intervention, and that if we left it alone, it would climax in a different type of land. In the UK, that would be *80% deciduous woodland.* The idea that this island, which is currently 70% farmland and 13% forest, always had this kind of landscape, or that it was always mostly grass, is absurd. We're a wet, temperate country, perfectly suited for forest, not a savanna or prairie or steppe, yet we have less % forest cover than Canada, Russia, Poland, Germany, Japan (all similar latitudes) or France, New Zealand, eastern China (all similarly temperate regions). Starting to lose it over here. Keep going & keep sane.

[@thelmakitty11]

Interesting points. Thanks.

[@richardgeddes630]

Gaslighting... it's what people do when they don't have facts.

[@fem5927]

Or feel personally attact

[@MattAngiono]

The current standard communication of humanity....

[@richardgeddes630]

@@AngelLunaaaaa If, by he, you are referring to Earthling Ed, you are mistaken. I said "people", not "he" or "him", referring to the people EE is talking about.

[@Rhonda2580]

Richard Geddes agree with you, but that’s not really the definition of “gaslighting.” :)

[@richardgeddes630]

@@Rhonda2580 Funny how I started questioning my use (not definition) of the word gaslight. :) Nice try. gaslight - To manipulate someone psychologically such that they question their own memory, perception and sanity, thereby evoking in them low self-esteem and cognitive dissonance. - en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gaslight#Verb

[@KleenerBro]

I really liked the point about how we coincidentially just "eat the right animals" in our society. It's an argument also used against religion from Richard Dawkins I believe. "Isn't a funny coincidence that every one happens to worship the right god?" It's the same illogical believe system.

[@johnbenson4927]

Veganism is also a religion

[@crarls27]

@@johnbenson4927 not even close.

[@aok9130]

John Benson it’s not...but if it was Ed would be our Jesus

[@Omar-ir4gk]

@@aok9130 yeah, 100%

[@fromeveryting29]

@@johnbenson4927 well, it's the most rational diet, though. I've yet to come across a rational argument not to be vegan. So...how?

[@amparo3713]

Im so glad u are doing this. Thank u so much! You are basically the reason why I went vegan, in a third world country. And I wanted to say that if people in third world countries can afford a balanced meat diet, they can absolutely afford a vegan balanced diet.

[@nonbinarygoblinonarainbow4672]

I live in a "third world" country too, and totally agree

[@aok9130]

That’s great :) you’re a good example for those around you too

[@spiral-m]

congrats to you!

[@elenaserrato5558]

At the school when they teach us English ,My lenguaje is spanish, allways say, the pronoun it, is for things and animals, I never like that,i use she or he.

[@charliecoulls8095]

That's awesome! I too, use the word "it" for objects, and "they/them" for animals :)

[@Joker-rv4td]

As a German it doesn't sound weird to me to refer to animals as "it", because in German "the animal" = "das Tier" is a neutral word i.e. you would refer to "das Tier" with the pronoun "es" = "it" (and this doesn't imply that animals are things, because e.g. the translations of "girl" and "child" are neutral as well). I am vegan, but I don't think that this "it" point that Ed made is a particularly strong argument, it just seems to be a grammar debate. There are other words like "love", "compassion" etc. that one would refer to as an "it" in English. Always saying "he or she" instead of "it" seems impractical. Using "they" is a good alternative. If a person wants to be referred to with "they", then I will do so out of respect for them. But I don't think that (non human) animals care about what pronouns we use. Of course many (all?) animals have personalities. Ed's argument was that by using "it" you convey that you think this is not the case. I agree that this seems to be a good indicator to find out whether you are talking to someone who thinks animals don't have personalities. What I disagree with is that there is something inherently wrong with using "it" for animals.

[@80slimshadys]

@@Joker-rv4td pronouns for humans is not an issue because we recognise humans as valuable. Calling a person an "it" doesnt insinuate that they are as dispensible as a brick because we know thats not true. However calling an aninal an "it" has a very different connotation. It insinuates that they are an inanimate object and perpetuates the thought process that they are nothing and that inanimate objects are not worthy of even being recongnised as having a sex like him or her. It perpetuates the abusive and neglectful behavior towards them. Its the same concept that speciesism is the root of all descrimination and if we werent taught to love dogs and murder pigs we wouldnt be able to decriminate against people with just different skin colour if we already learned to love very different creatures of all forms. If we werent taught that animals are just an "it" we wouldnt have this psychology that they are replaceable like tables and chairs not even worth of having a name. Language is important and words have certain psychological ramefications. The words we use solidify psychological thought processes

[@gaherisandrade9423]

Brazilian here and I feel the same

[@jamccarthy70]

Yes, it is for things like books & cars, not for genders.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

If it’s from Animal Agriculture it’s gonna be biased. I’m an animal science pre veterinary student and I’ve been told by current vet students not to mention that I’m a vegan or an animal rights activist on my veterinary school application. They detest us because we show the truth.

[@SamuPuuronen]

That is quite something. "Hey, just don't mention that you want to be kind to all animals & don't want to cause unecessary suffering & death to them."

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Samu Puuronen there’s about emphasis on “animal welfare” which basically means working with the USDA and other big ag and government groups to make “better standards” so they call sell their products for higher prices but it does nothing for the animals as they’d like consumers to believe.

[@mw-cy1zf]

that's SO crazy! I'm a vet student and honestly, all my friends at uni are either vegetarian/vegan. Our lessons are also heavily based on animal welfare, even though we obvioualy also learn about the economic aspects of farming.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

l blossom where are you located if you don’t mind me asking? I’m gonna be applying next year!

[@cafeaulait69]

Imagine applying that to human medical courses.

[@wrozkowykompocik32]

going vegan is always good choice❤️🌱

[@foguhftyuhgiggg8178]

How

[@popando]

@@foguhftyuhgiggg8178 it stops animal abuse

[@ameliagrace9404]

and it’s better for the environment, your health and happiness knowing that you do not take part in the disgusting atrocity that is the meat industry

[@foguhftyuhgiggg8178]

@@ameliagrace9404 but its tasty

[@shisuigaming9701]

@@ameliagrace9404 the earth is already dying thanks to humans so if we only eat meat we can slow it down by killing the animals that are eating the plants

[@gracekroon8559]

Everyone keeps saying that you can like animals and eat them too but then get super mad at Asia for eating cats and dogs🙄

[@dr.jasonfielding9667]

Thank you Ed for your seemingly tireless vigilance in defending the animals and our planet. It seems that the animal agriculture industry will stop at nothing to continue to spread such horrible lies in order to continue their greed and their evil. It is so sad how many people are led like zombies by fear and by culture to follow them. Killing is evil; I don’t know why that is so difficult for people to grasp and live by. Ahimsa🙏🏼

[@The8BitPianist]

These points are hilariously stupid. Are we sure this is not a satirical article?

[@btekwindsolar]

Moron

[@thomas6296]

They Are not AS stupid as you

[@Bl4ckheart]

@@thomas6296 That's how 5 year old kids argue. *Points finger* "No, you are stupid!" Seriously, dude?

[@lukawithak_8]

@@Bl4ckheart Thomas doesn't have to argue, because the video did it for him. Seriously, dude!

[@omoikane8961]

Don't annoy the vegans, they get very easily stressed, since they suffer lack of B12. I mean look at the replies..."Moron", "They are not as stupid as you" .... I felt on my skin because I was vegan myself. But don't worry , tomorrow they will forget what you wrote, because having trouble to remember is also one of the symptoms ;).

[@VokunPlays93]

I went vegan last November and it's honestly pretty much impossible to convince some people to do the same. They don't care about where the meat comes from and it's quite sad really.

[@spiral-m]

In case you didn't know: if you have anonymous for the voiceless doing "cube of truth" in your area, I recommend it. The method of activism which works the best can be delved into here: www.amazingveganoutreach.com/. Depending where you live, you can see discernable results every time! Sometimes you are just planting a seed - not noticable at first, but it blooms later.

[@hahayes1220]

Yeah same here, but I’m vegetarian trying to be more plant based lately and people are so ignorant. It’s even worse when they know where their meat comes from and still say shit like, “yummmy I love animal corpses 😍” or something stupid like that. I will never understand those people and you shouldn’t be worried about people like that because they’ll always be ignorant.

[@kabirbaidhya8818]

It's not about right or wrong actually. It's just that we humans like to "feed our ego". Humans have been consuming meat/dairy for so long that we believe that it is right, regardless of the actual facts. And we don't accept anything that contradicts our so called "beliefs". But everything changes with time and so does our preconceived ideas and old beliefs. Every oppression will end eventually. Vegan is the Future.

[@GeddyRC]

Well said. It’s a far more complicated and deeper rooted issue than “just stop eating animals” to 99.9% of people. They’re doing what they know. That’s it. Food makes you happy and that’s as far as they will think into it. Until that general thought process changes (that animals exist to please us), nothing will change. Unfortunately it’d take hundreds of years for that to change and we’ll be long buried under climate change floodwater before then. 😒

[@piratesmileprod6533]

Lol no being in existence has rights. Kill, eat and reproduce is the name of the game.

[@handekrts3858]

There's so much false information on the internet or let's say everywhere. And they really affect. And they know this. It's like... say the first lie, and they will believe. I always thought I wouldn't gain muscle on a vegan diet. But here I am. (Thanx to game changers) 3 months vegan, here.

[@aok9130]

Congrats! It’s great to hear you are thriving, keep going :)

[@marley7659]

I started going to the gym myself this month. It has been new for me. I am learning so much. I hope to become super strong by the end of 2020. My goal, to do my first pull up unassisted.

[@omoikane8961]

What pills do you take? Because when I was a vegetarian (for 3 years) could not catch my breath after climbing 20 stairs...doctor said "You have to take pills if you want to keep going with your diet" , so I went back to meat (poultry only).

[@chenxu221]

It should be more why how 8 reasons being vegan could save the planet.

[@smagri3918]

Southy ... inform yourself !!

[@supermario69kraftgami23]

But Ed needs to clickbait the carnists.

[@metalcorpseman5433]

I like how all these "reasons" are textbook examples of logical fallacies.

[@veganreal1376]

Only 8? I can think of nearly 8 billion reasons to go Vegan... And that's just the humans 💚 #globalwarming #veganfortheanimals

[@Alan-hq6ei]

And a few trillion more (the animals) 😏😉

[@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12]

List them

[@LuveenWadhwani]

Great job dismantling each of these arguments, Ed! Thank you for your comprehensive treatment of each topic. I'd add a couple points against the livestock grazing argument posed by the article: 1. Much of livestock grazing takes place in forest or grass land cleared for that specific purpose, which already had functioning ecosystems and sequestered carbon with much greater efficiency. Removing this vegetation results in carbon emissions. It also sets off soil erosion and changes in local climate and precipitation patterns, which amplifies extreme weather events in these regions. Increasing the numbers of grazed livestock involves clearing more forested land and natural ecosystems, as we see happening in the Brazilian Amazon. 2. Livestock grazing itself degrades soil due to compaction from trampling. The topsoil layer in forest lands is especially thin and easily removed as a result of disturbance from clearing and grazing. Once this happens, the area becomes nonarable. This is referred to as desertification. Desertified land cannot sequester any carbon, because the soil is either absent or too degraded to perform carbon sequestration. When poorly managed like in industrial animal farming, this not only results in net carbon emissions as you pointed out, but also amplifies climate disruption, which leads to further carbon emissions. This activity is thus fueling a destabilizing positive feedback loop.

[@KL-qo8kb]

I have being vegetarian for 7 years and thought that being vegan was something only super humans do. I wanted to go vegan but never seem to find the inner strength to do it. This year I found it! I have 5 months vegan and don't think I am going back! 💕

[@KL-qo8kb]

@naturebinha. thanks ☺️😻👍

[@EmmaSolomano]

I have a similar story, thought being vegetarian meant I was avoiding the harm and that I could never go fully vegan. But after a lot of thought I realised I couldn't morally justify it and have been vegan for 6 months. Ed's videos helped me make the change.

[@carrie6743]

As a vegan I decided to subscribe to 'Farmer's Weekly'. The reason I did is because farmers are always telling me I don't know what I'm talking about. Well I do now. And it's worse than even I imagined. I would encourage other vegans to do the same.

[@sebaschan1292]

people argue and fight and tell lies ETC just to have a few seconds of pleasure and satisfaction in their mouths. just because they can't change their taste. that's it.

[@Macbroek403]

Meat does taste good tho

[@charlesgraham5550]

@@Macbroek403 not when you realise the true cost.

[@Spawned_from_the_beyond]

@@Macbroek403 yeah and how do you make meat taste good? Probably by adding herbs or spices to it ( plants). So if meat taste soooo good according to you then you should eat it raw.

[@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12]

@@Spawned_from_the_beyond why should u eat it raw?

[@SAMSULEKMOTIVATION12]

Btw the pleasure is not for a couple of seconds

[@robinpetersson3081]

9 years ago, when my twins were born, we all went vegan. It's been very easy and great! And what a non hypocritical way to teach kids compassion!

[@religion-free]

yes sO congruent 😄

[@blindbookworm8019]

I don’t care about what the media says, I’m still staying vegan. :-)

[@anujnanagaraj5615]

Pandemic has lead many people to look closely at their food ( said "it") , this scares the animal agriculture industry, ergo an increase in ridiculous articles online!

[@Ganpignanus]

yes. noted.

[@gsingh40]

Significantly reduced my meat and dairy consumption and planning to go Vegan, slow steady progress but I will get there. All thanks to your content. Keep up the good work bro.

[@SamuPuuronen]

Well done! 🌱

[@MsLiboma]

Go Gwaze ! 🙂

[@lavie4485]

On the same exciting journey...

[@criesintiredstudent5966]

I havent started reducing my dairy consumption yet, but ive started doing small little changes to my diet. Im definitely not at the point where i could go veggie yet, but im making progress and taking it slow and steady! Its such an insignificant change, but recently i stopped eating beef and im really proud of that change!

[@ShadowZZZ]

why are eds videos always so elegant, rational and well done? god damn

[@alexandruperide170]

Oh, I read this article a few weeks ago. Such nonsense :D I was wondering if some vegan youtuber would reply to it.

[@sylmacg1]

Thank you for addressing this gross misinformation with well-researched facts!

[@kimberz7461]

Thank you for turning every absurd stance in support of animal suffering into a moment to patiently educate on behalf of the victims. 💗

[@krishism]

I really like the care, love and thought you give to each of your videos :)

[@onewish2230]

I went vegan at 11 because of BiteSizeVegan (literally watching 2 of her videos) went Vegan the next day and I am 5 years strong ❤️🔮💜🔮✨✨✨

[@HQ4575]

57 days vegan now, thanks to you, cosmicskeptic, and many other activists

[@nternetrat]

ED YOU ABSOLUTE KING KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING

[@jayaz9113]

Farmers saying they care about "THEIR" animals is the same as Enslavers saying they care about "THEIR" slaves

[@lavie4485]

It's like a serial killer saying they cared about their victims they murdered. Why is our causing extreme suffering to animals less criminal when in 2020 is not essential to survive or be healthy?

[@miscelaneasdealguem]

Thanks to this channel I feel like I made the best decision of my life to be vegan.

[@MrDusuke]

You're by far my favorite vegan activist. Thank you for all you do.

[@LouisGedo]

*Create a Better World by............Living VEGAN*

[@iams2109]

Louis Gedo do you have an Instagram account? Will be cool to follow you

[@BenHall289]

Funny how they seem to think vegans live on processed food full of flavourings. Most I know live on whole food.

[@bookishdaydreams4993]

Been vegan for about a month and a half now and going strong - your videos definitely helped me realise where my actions weren't in line with my values. Thank you for the work that you do!

[@AlyssonAugusto]

This video remembers me that I need to do my part debunking brazilian anti-vegan articles in my channel.

[@newagehipster]

Earthling Ed and most of the comments on this video give me hope for humanity. x

[@erdinczor1]

Hi Ed!!! I love these informational and debunking videos. Your so good at all of it. I also miss you street interview videos...can we expect any of those anytime soon?

[@wasisabi7439]

Oh, this gonna be interesting!

[@LouisGedo]

*Facts And Logic Destroy Farmer's Weekly Nonsense Every Time*

[@k.5144]

Great video as always Ed.

[@bennym1326]

It’s a shame when the media disseminate absolute lies... keep spreading the truth Ed. You are an important voice in the world 💚

[@kristyh4976]

Hey, I'm 16y.o. and am doing veganism more than year and half. It really helped me with a health problems. My family make a fun of me because of that, I don't care.

[@SamuPuuronen]

Well done! 🌱

[@mariedubreuil8943]

I've been vegan for 5 years now! ❤🐽 I live in a small town and a very few people understand, Fishing is very popular here...but I try to lead by example!

[@vegmooka6236]

Thanks so much for sharing ED! You are a big reason why I was inspired to start a channel :) thanks again

[@justsomeguy2825]

Strangely enough, in the times of human slavery, there were plantations where slaves were treated well, given adequate food, water, and not beaten to death, as you needed functioning property. Slavery was still immoral because humans should not be kept as property at all.

[@piratesmileprod6533]

Who said it was immoral? A human? Hahahah

[@sararibeiro3959]

I was vegetarian for 7 years and have been vegan since last December. One of the best decisions I've made :)

[@thomasrobinson3077]

Absolutely destroyed their pitiful logic. Youre the best

[@MissZazamix]

Badgers are being culled because they can cause bovine tb. Wolf's were killed to extinction for killing dear and now dear are killed for being a "pest'. Rabbits are killed for eating crops and golden eagles for killing and eating rabbits and dear. We need to start mentioning the complete destruction of the trophic chains. I would like to hear about food webs :-) I never realised that you were talking from the UK. I wish I can hear one of your talks someday

[@caricatureparty]

Came for the 8 reasons going vegan is the wrong choice, stayed for rebuttal of the 8 reasons going vegan is the wrong choice🌱

[@citizenerased124]

You explain so clearly! It's been good to see you over the years adapt the way you speak up for animals in a way that meat eaters cannot possibly argue with - well, they will try of course. You've also taught us a lot at home who have to explain around the dinner table and in social situations and help plant the seeds. Thank you!

[@willfarley5957]

I recently switched to vegan, as of three weeks ago, I havemt bought a single animal product!🙌

[@wimtofi5587]

Simple solution "Go vegan"! Animals, Health, Environment.

[@vegancrue13]

Exactly!!!

[@tim-youtubewatcher2726]

Vegan tastes nice too!

[@Sluj666]

1 month vegan

[@Wrendys]

Please make a video about milk being poured down the drain in the US. Vox has a video about it on their channel but they don’t mention the welfare of the cows in any moment. Love your content Ed! You’re an inspiration.

[@fairlyfrugalvegan712]

Oh, Ed. You're so good with words. You explain things so well and debunk ignorant articles like this with ease. Keep it up!

[@mikolajx15]

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if Ed is another Jesus

[@kite2surf]

Cults have that effect on people.

[@GregVidua]

He's far better than Jesus because he's real and rational.

[@micahhenley589]

Hello. The bible makes it clear that God is holy. This holy God has a perfect moral standard. Sadly, we have all fallen way short of that standard(Romans 3:23). The penalty for sin/imperfection is Hell(Revelation 21:8). Thankfully the bible also says that God is rich in mercy and grace. That is why He sent His son to die on a cross to save us from our sin. You and I broke God's law but Jesus paid our fine. Then Jesus rose from the dead, 3 days later, thus defeating death.

[@crarls27]

@@kite2surf Define a cult. Then explain in detail exactly how veganism is a cult. Then explain in detail how every single vegan is in this cult. I will wait.

[@lordbrahma333]

Lord Ed 🙏😇💞👑

[@ApexHerbivore]

Outstanding and impeccable as always 💚

[@scottthompson5955]

When are we getting surge merch!! :D

[@evamaystrawbert7255]

Ed is such an amazing soul inside and out! Vegan for the animals. Spread the awareness for true kindness and compassion 💚