Brown University Students vs Veganism

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[@OneBiteoftheCherry]

Props to the 2 gents for sitting there and discussing things properly. As a vegan of nearly 2 years, I'm not used to this 😂

[@OneBiteoftheCherry]

@anonymous Agree thoroughly

[@davidthescottishvegan]

@anonymous Agree 100% with what you said.

[@olivia4394]

anonymous both are important

[@whisperfyasmr]

@anonymous I *had* a vegan friend and all she did was screech how everyone that eats meat is Evil. Didn't really want to make me want to try anything to do with veganism. Ed makes me actually stop and think though.

[@123ChrisG]

@@whisperfyasmr yeah we kinda have to speak on the level of the individual in question instead of throwing out our feelings. Always choose the kinder more mature approach it always works better!! Ed is a perfect example of how to advocate for veganism.

[@ARockinVegan]

Great to see some non vegans open to a non argumentative discussion! 🙌🏻

[@msflyingfree7]

people tend to be a lot less trolly in the real world/in person compared to online =)

[@lp4969]

Not argumentative?

[@mikejones1141979]

Every time I discuss meal choices with people, their attitudes change to aggressive and offensive. Political and Diet discussions bring out a nasty side I’m many people.

[@dutchik5107]

@@mikejones1141979 then you're going completely wrong about it. Just don't give a shit about it and only bring it up when talking about eating something. Like when someone says "do you want this" and you be like "im sorry, I can't have that because I'm vegan." Don't make a big deal out of it. Then people are a lot more open

[@emi_schizo4424]

Ed Earthling’s scrawny long haired hippie who wouldn’t debate a real scientist. Easy to upload videos of people you can manipulate and make look dumb.

[@dohpam1ne]

I see a lot of comments disparaging these guys. What they're doing here should be praised. They're sitting down and having a respectful discussion with someone in order to examine their own decisions and reflect on how those decisions measure up to their own ethical beliefs. It's really daunting to try to reconsider a major part of your lifestyle and they made great progress here. They're clearly very intelligent people.

[@gramarye_cottage]

Agreed🙏🏻

[@DJheapzgood]

Not trying to start a conflict here but I really don't think they deserve much credit. They were happy to say at the end with big smiles and a selfie that they MIGHT give veganism a go, but they spent the entire discussion saying, "Yes, you are right. What I am doing is wrong. And I have friends who are going vegan and also some young people are going vegan and that's a really positive thing. But no, I won't take any responsibility for this and I will continue to do the wrong thing."

[@fragitude]

@@DJheapzgood I think this conversation with Ed had an impact. They both went Vegan for a month to give it a go.

[@DJheapzgood]

@@fragitude They said they might do it for two weeks... I think there's a very low chance they'll follow through on that given how many shameless excuses they made throughout the discussion.

[@fragitude]

@@DJheapzgood in the comments of this video one of the guys posted that they both went Vegan for the challenge so it had an impact.

[@stephensalle2137]

Enjoyed talking with you Ed, we both went Vegan for 3 weeks and it was a great experience, definitely a lot less meat in both our diets and both feeling a lot healthier!

[@80slimshadys]

Well there ya go, do your research, watch the documentaries and you'll find the less animal products in your diet the healthier and longer you'll live, and contribute to environmental destruction less and less

[@gramarye_cottage]

Well done guys..🙏🏻

[@lailaalchami]

👏

[@bangturden7070]

wonderful! thank you for having this conversation put up here. it is always very informative and eye opening to see people discussing their moral compasses and belief systems. i started with a one month challenge and it was a great experience too. have you looked into vegan nutrition too or did you just eat intuitively?

[@farida7148]

Stephen Salle that’s great to hear! happy to see people with an open mind. maybe you’d look into the health aspect and the environmental destruction caused by animal agriculture?

[@milianorth655]

I think you really changed something for them, especially the guy at the left. Such a kind way to talk to others and especially to listen to them with respect, so inspiring.

[@EarthPoets]

@Milia North I echo everything you said 😎

[@EarthPoets]

I absolutely agree.

[@chaunceygardiner8015]

Liberals are snowflakes that need to be affirmed, not refuted. That is considered a violation of their rights. So the end game in this is gonna be ugly. Whiner entitled liberal whites are gonna have to be met with an overwhelming force that says NO when the leftists try to Intimidate and impose

[@frididjurhuus]

@@chaunceygardiner8015 uhm...

[@marpet013]

Earthling Ed is probably the nicest human i have ever seen!

[@IsabelSimon]

these boys have very open minds. would love to know if they tried it and stuck with it

[@aarthisitara]

I hope you are keeping good and vegan!! :) KEEP googling VEGAN on youtube Plenty Vegan channels out there, KEY IS TO KZbin OR GOOGLE FOR VEGETERIAN VEGAN FOOD. You even get Phos (Vietnamese) that are VEGAN. ++ I did not have many problems following it cuz I was raised vegeterian; There are plenty Indian food that are crazy awesome and flavorful. youtube items like chole bature, aloo sabji, aloo jeera, khulcha, puri, chapatti, veg pulav, veg biryani, rasam, sambaar, veg thaali, baingan bhartha, kerala sadhyam samayal, chettinadu vegeterian, madurai idli, vada, dosa, tofu butter masala, tofu tikka, aloo tikka, Indian marriage vegeterian plate/ thaali, paav bhaaji, bombay halwa, navaratna kurma, thirivadurai kozhambu, kozhambu, squash vegan pasta, channa masala, there are many many variations that are never ending tasty!!! ****where ever I find 'add milk/ curd/cream' etc., I Replace it with "Soy milk/ almond milk/ almond butter/curd-made from peanut milk and rice milk" ***Gluten-free folks, simply replace tofu with potatoes. You have optional Tapioca Flour/Almond Flour/Rice flour / Gluten free flour mix for samosas and chapattis, khulchas, pizzas etc.,

[@veganworldorder9394]

@@misakistalker3058 nop

[@alexacloud1245]

They seemed slow and easily led, he wasn't even sure if ham came from pigs. I think most vegans would even know that.

[@Harriemes]

...... 'trying' a moral mindset?

[@kyrab9557]

You can tell that these guys have some sort of moral compass and I really think they could do it. They seem pretty open minded and I think you really got them thinking and i hope they decide to make the switch 😇

[@imduka]

any juggling is valid to escape guilt

[@kimberlybrown2999]

​@Meshari Nothing about Kyra's comment made that argument.

[@livthedream91]

Meshari Humans are animals genius.

[@beaverones41]

I agree with almost everything Ed says. If I were in a slaughter house and had to see it I am pretty sure I could not eat it later. If I were in the Woods and had to pull he trigger on something I could not do it. I love all animals. The issue is that when I look at meat I don't think animal, I think food. The switch has to flip inside my brain and so far it has not come close to flipping. I am convinced rationally but I am not convinced emotionally because as I said I don't associate meat with a living animal which I know is really stupid. The one thing I can say to justify eating meat is that nobody is morally perfect. I know people will say the killing of animals is needless. Well so is having more money than lets say 20 million dollars while there are people literally starving in this world and yet there is no massive outrage against rich people. At the end of the day I agree with all the arguments but I am just not convinced.

[@livthedream91]

Beaver Ones At least you’re honest!

[@bornfree8487]

Activism at its finest! No friction, no polarisation just thoughtful exchange of ideas Reverence for life irrespective of species

[@heatherc2614]

Ed teaches me how to debate and talk to other people without sounding like a raging maniac🐓🦃🐄🌱

[@EngineersQuest]

👍😃

[@ericaennis3088]

Wow I love chill videos like this where people are actually thinking before they speak rather than scrambling to justify their behavior by any means necessary

[@yokehanwong5471]

erica ennis I Guess it’s the differences between people who use their brains vs people who don’t

[@ThePamgauti]

😅😂😂

[@daliahmeadow5257]

I love this so much. These boys were extremely respectful and open-minded. It’s amazing to see this, rather than angry close-minded people screaming

[@kingofsquats2788]

Haha these guys seemed really nice but they did not defend their point at all, if anything they are almost advocating for veganism.

[@TheHighGiant]

I think they did get there point across, the problem is Earthling Ed uses logic 2.0

[@dzemergency]

This is why Ed is so amazing at what he does. He doesn’t “preach,” but rather asks the right questions and usually they end up getting there themselves in the end. People are just resistant to try new things but Ed shows them they have it in them already!

[@REYACK]

@@TheHighGiant logic 2.0 lmaoooo

[@sauceboss38]

Funny how that works, I'm so used to expecting a hostile response out of people, especially since it's been a while since I've watched a video from Ed. I forget how incredible he is at disarming people to have a genuine conversation.

[@dutchik5107]

Also he probably had multiple convos. And this one turned out best in his favour. So he went with that.

[@FamilyFreedom]

They seemed quite open-minded, good for them 🙂

[@dkrt8664]

I was in my 50s when I became vegan. It was easy once I made the decision.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Thank you.

[@teresasmith6028]

Same! At 54 almost 3 years ago.

[@financemarin]

Yep.. same here. 2 years ago at 55. One can make the connection at any age. As Ed said, it'll be easier for some than others.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I made the connection 2 years ago when I was 43 years old and I am glad that I don't eat animal foods anymore.

[@PBMarl]

🙌🏾💚🌱

[@danielaxc2900]

Haha Ed being a modest dude. "Can we get a picture?" "Yeah, do you want me in it?" 😂

[@coraleesworld8072]

AW the picture at the end!! why is ed so adorable!!!

[@MsTheGurr]

he is so precious, love him

[@Amara_ArtSpots]

I can’t believe you were in my backyard and I didn’t know!! :(((

[@TXRhody]

It's so nice to see Rhode Island. They need more vegan restaurants though.

[@jakeypoo5350]

That's what I'm saying AHH 😣

[@elenasingleterry5854]

Amara i was at Unity Diner in London in March and missed Ed by one day!:( He was there a day earlier

[@joemclaughlin8106]

Stephen Tkacs I agree that everywhere needs more vegan restaurants but Providence has a nice handful of vegan/vegetarian restaurants and a bunch more that cater very nicely to vegans. It’s actually a very vegan friendly city. You should vacation to places like Erie, PA. Just kidding don’t go there. There is not much of a reason at all to visit Erie. Lol

[@DrStevenLome]

Debate with a vegan? There is no debate! Especially when talking to Ed! Nobody I’ve ever heard is as eloquent and convincing as he is. Seriously there is no argument against veganism! Vegan diets are like sex… If it’s not feeling good you are doing it wrong! For health, for the animals and the planet!!!

[@sterloin]

Some people (not me) do indeed have critical health issues that just don’t allow vegan diets.

[@lou__ley]

Good analogy!!

[@breakingboundaries3950]

@@sterloin then you are obviously exhumed from the responsibility the rest of us have! Veganism is about necessity and access, we would never demonize somebody if they physically can’t!

[@angelrose2669]

Correction : there is debate...just no winning a debate,against Ed. 😄

[@jackmitho9847]

"Idk man I don't think people are willing to change, it's kind of a lot" "What about you, are you willing to change?" "Yeah man I'll try it" If everyone who has this hopeless mentality towards animal products because the majority would still be eating them could all just wake up and realize that there are SO MANY individuals that feel the same way. If the individual isn't willing to change, how will we ever conquer these problems?

[@angelatillman4323]

This is a great debate. I really like that the two young men are really just trying to have an intelligent conversation. No anger involved.

[@bangchamber317]

Lol, hardly. Two meatheads that didn't even consider the question before jumping in.

[@Ana-mj4dc]

so happy the world has someone like you, turned vegan because of you 🌱💛

[@l.s.7057]

Ana Dejanovic I really agree on the first thing but did you turn vegan because of Ed or because of his explanations and convincing arguments? 😉

[@Ana-mj4dc]

ofc because of what he said but you know what i meant 😇

[@Ana-mj4dc]

honestly i just didn't have anything to backfire his arguments with

[@l.s.7057]

I totally understand you but wanted to mention because a lot of people were confused when famous vegans stopped being vegan and seemed to be vegan because of the person but the arguments. Do you understand?

[@milicagrujic1361]

I'm also starting to be vegan because of Ed and him really opening my eyes, Greetings and love from Serbia ❤

[@leslieviljoen]

Great discussion! "it's not feasible for everyone to change or for me to change overnight" - but somehow, slowly but surely, slavery went from normal to illegal.

[@LLawliet-pz1rm]

Absolutely

[@DJ_Darco]

13:15 "Sorry, can you repeat that question?" / "Oh, sorry, a bit speedy" hahahahah xD

[@bl8947]

Being older dos not mean you can not change. I am 61have been vegan 5yr, so wish I had known about it sooner. I also belong to a 50+ vegan group we are everywhere... Be the change You Want To See

[@cynicalidealist11]

More of a discussion than a debate as they weren't very solid in their position, not knocking them or anything they seem like alright guys.

[@richardazari9912]

Dear Ed, Your kindness makes a difference in this world. Thank you for your kind activism!

[@worldreformmedia6593]

Earthling Ed is a boss, glad I found you man... I'm working on a new animal cruelty documentary that you inspired me to make!

[@dontwatchdominionfilmonyou2433]

That's amazing!!!

[@ievk8058]

Lame

[@worldreformmedia6593]

@@dontwatchdominionfilmonyou2433 thanks; just a mini-documentary for my channel.. for anyone interested search "Animal Cruelty, Technology and Kosher slaughter." on youtube.. it features a bit of Earthling Ed's info. no monetization, I just want to help spread the message.

[@worldreformmedia6593]

@@bluenorth3965 let me know what you think.. :)

[@worldreformmedia6593]

@@ievk8058 how do you know it's lame? I just uploaded it, so you can't possibly have concluded that yet!

[@Donna_B]

Great conversation Ed! You really asked questions in such a way that got them thinking about their response. A follow-up interview would be awesome!👍

[@LouisGedo]

*Create a Better World by......GOING and staying VEGAN*

[@talia3053]

Louis Gedo yess

[@lloydchristmas4547]

@@shawaddy70 yes, selling and buying animal products to kill trillions of animals, decrease human health, and devastate the planet-- all free; didn't cost a penny either right. You forgot to criticise 99% of the world.

[@housevibez8828]

Louis Gedo It seems like ed was the first one to knock on their door with the vegan message.. Thinking back at the times when we also did not know about this and now we woke up to this reality, makes me ask myself how brainwashed could we still be? What other big truths are out there that we just have not realised yet?...

[@LouisGedo]

@@housevibez8828 People will always be ignorant of something because none of us can know everything. But in terms of the "big" issues, I suppose aome individuals can be relatively woke.

[@housevibez8828]

Louis Gedo True.

[@bethechangebevegan853]

Aaaw That ending was so cute! :D

[@mirofisch940]

what's your justification? 'like'

[@jmarvosa6x3]

n z ... bahahaha

[@PurePuritan]

I dont want to be a malnourished drug addict that shits and farts all day. Keep your grass and soy

[@elenasingleterry5854]

n z that « like » hurt my ear too, every two seconds. But that’s not important, what matters is that they heard Ed and were receptive:)

[@charlitoskenneditos5745]

This is your modern university student.

[@jjsan27]

Every college student these days with that valley girl talk.

[@susiejanya5666]

Decent guys. They really wanted to defend their position but their true hearts were screaming the truth behind their stuttered words. They have good hearts and just need to be educated and shown the right way. Great conversation!!!! Amazing as always Ed!!!! ❤️

[@evank1802]

Hopefully one day they can look back on the picture they took and realize that moment changed their lives.

[@justsomecyborg788]

They wanted a photo with you and everything

[@misschrnc]

I wonder why they wanted a photo? Could they have gotten extra credit for participating in a debate?

[@jaypee6804]

Michelle K it was a memorable experience for them, simple as that.

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

Not sure why people are so reluctant to give up eating animal meat. Also, oat milk-substitute is so nice!!!

[@bcount1]

carnism is deeply rooted into our society

[@abcdefg-xm7dc]

@Meshari yeah they do

[@jaymiddleton1782]

T only when you include vegans and vegetarians who’ve been on the diet for less than a month :)

[@jaymiddleton1782]

T sorry I thought you would want to stop spreading false information if you learned better. I guess you care about feelings more than facts though, C’est la vie.

[@PurePuritan]

Yea, why don't more people want to starve to death?

[@ringthebellamy]

They're actually very understanding and lovely. I'm so proud of them for having this conversation.

[@pl3459]

The picture at the end was very wholesome. (:

[@worldzplayground6168]

Super cool conversation, it was refreshing to see a less judgemental dialog opening up the minds of those dudes. You definitely got them to re-evaluate their choices.

[@Araielle]

I have learned so much on how to speak to others just by listening to you. Thank you so much!

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

The ears of lions are constantly ringing "Lions tho"

[@arifmhmd6253]

😂😂😂😂

[@szucsyp]

In my country we say it with Hicups so they are hicuping aswell :D

[@funkypunkypine]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@lateral-alice]

lionism

[@davidpayne1480]

What a great debate Ed. Will be actively using some of your talking points, especially, What has higher value - Taste or Life ? Have used this before but in a slightly different context. What I noticed was that both guys were upfront and honest with you, about their beliefs and up bringing.

[@justsomecyborg788]

@Meshari the life of an animal, life of this planet, the life that you live. All of it. Nothing is unnaffected by animal agriculture.

[@koominion]

i can’t understand how ed didn’t laugh out loud when that guy mentioned the lion. im so done with the lion argument lolllll😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@andrealauren4424]

Also, when a young lion takes over a pride, he will kill all the young pups b/c he wants to breed his children. So I guess it's okay for all step-dads to kill their step children! lol

[@dannymash5481]

if only all non-vegans were this open-minded

[@ribeyedemon4003]

Most non vegans don't give fuck because they have better things to do

[@Van-yo2xr]

TheFettuck cows on the other hand... They don’t eat 10x as many plants per calorie as humans... they just use photosynthesis. Maybe humans should too 🤷‍♂️

[@devoe66]

Everybody wants a pic with Ed! Great conversation. I love how open minded the boys were. You do a great job, Ed, of not putting people on the defense.

[@RealBenda]

The calmness on both sides is so inspiring. Let's discuss, fellow humans! :)

[@RealBenda]

@vegan til I die Oh yeah, not in this debate. But generally, about anything...

[@zombie7442]

The "Like" counter was at 700 by the 5th minute fml

[@estelabayarri]

Goose bumps, I could cry right now. Such an inspiration for how to talk to others and do activism!

[@Emily-rk4ps]

Those two guys were so sweet! They brought up some really good points. I love watching Ed work with others! This was so uplifting.

[@hockeyboy97]

i could literally see the gears turning in the guy on the right's head as he was forming sentences.. he's piecing it together just you wait

[@alicegrondin4372]

I love that they wanted a picture with Ed at the end XD

[@tinker651]

This is so beautiful to watch. You made a real connection with them. All it takes is the first real discussion to get the wheels turning ❤❤🌱

[@Stace1319]

yes!!!!! I've been waiting for this since I saw your Instagram post! 😍

[@claireh4204]

Is there any footage of other debates you had at brown? I would love so see more

[@caralawson9616]

awesome conversation, hoping there are more from this college or others to come :)

[@sprout5413]

What a wonderful example of how calm, non judgmental and open conversation can be proactive. Thanks Ed for all you do ❤️and also to these guys for being open minded. Respect goes a long way!

[@kyrab9557]

❤️love tour videos. Haven’t even watched yet but I’m very excited. Thank you for spreading awareness.

[@waywardwinchester]

Very nice guys, they even asked to take a picture with Ed at the end haha, and they are open to change despite all their conditioning, great conversation Ed.

[@PreacherLawson]

FINALLY!!!!

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

Preach !

[@i701]

Ed, you're doing your job so well. It is a pleasure to watch your videos and I always learn so much from them on how to talk with meat eaters especially family members on that topic. Thanks so much for what you doing. You're a hero!***

[@sunsheine]

You can see the psychological dissonance in full effect here.... They could hardly string sentences together cause of the value conflicts going on in their heads

[@IsabelSimon]

oh look the king is back

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

So nicely handled Ed. Thank you. #ImStillVegan

[@adriannaaguilar898]

The nicest discussion Ive ever listened to! photo at the end was really kind too!

[@MissRainbowHands]

Loved this! I love these debates they’re brilliant!

[@alexs.5871]

I think I've been spending too much time on reddit. I honestly didn't expect them to become flustered when he asked them the pleasure vs. life question. On reddit people just go "they're not human so they don't count" or "my pleasure outweighs everything". Props to them for not being "edgy" assholes.

[@alexs.5871]

@Meshari Hey, nice strawman you've got there. Is it flamable? No, obvious-fucking-ly I don't believe that. But you won't die by going vegan so it's not pitching your life vs. that of a cow, now is it?

[@alexs.5871]

@Meshari Every animal that has the capability to feel pain and to suffer is intrinsically the same. Of course humans assign higher value to other humans but sensory pleasure should never outweigh the life of a being capable of suffering.

[@TXRhody]

@Meshari You did not read their responses. It is not necessary to believe that animals are equal to humans. It is only necessary to believe that the life of an animal has more value (to the animal) than a fleeting moment of taste sensation.

[@TXRhody]

@Meshari You asked a question: "You think all life forms are intrinsically equal?" I showed that your question is irrelevant. You threw a tantrum and then concluded that veganism fails. You might be the worst troll I have ever seen.

[@alexs.5871]

@Meshari Intrinsically we have the same right to live as a fucking cockroach. We obviously value our lives higher though (as I've stated before). I also value a human's life higher than a cockroach's. As many of us have mentioned though, it's never human life vs. non-human animal life. It's your momentary sensory pleasure vs. non-human animal's life. So I'll ask you again, how flammable is that fucking strawman of yours?

[@xveganx]

Such a nice talk

[@joopdaloop5840]

loved this we need more conversations like this 💚

[@ritastevens8238]

You've got them pondering Ed! Lovely job :) So cool that the wanted a pic with you at the end!

[@jessicaalberts299]

Been waiting since your instagram post

[@andreaduran9693]

One hottie and a nerd 😍 they were both calm and open to talking 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 I like the guy with the creme sweater

[@TheRoarWithin]

Great chat.

[@kennethsmith5309]

Great conversation!

[@cosmiccreator]

Wooo! Ed! Missed you! ♥

[@HumansOfVR]

*_DEBATE: What if someone argued that they are not Vegan because they wanted to live the healthiest and longest life possible. That means they mimic a diet from Monaco and Japan (places with the highest life expectancy). How would you respond EARTHLING TED or any Vegan Activist?_*

[@sauceboss38]

Veganism has nothing to do with health, it's the recognition of the fact that cruelty to animals in today's world is unnecessary and unjustifiable. If we wanted to bring up the health aspect, however, you could take a look at the China Study, the most comprehensive nutritional study ever conducted, which concluded that the optimal amount of animal products in one's diet is none.

[@vasweeb]

Ohh very interesting, ask vegan KZbinrs like Mic The Vegan, or Unnatural Vegan, or Doctor Gregger to make a response video 😊

[@IRCW]

Awwww when they asked for a picture that really made me smile because it shows they genuinely felt happy and good about that conversation ❤️

[@emiliaarya3614]

loved how they were polite and open minded throughout the whole conversation! thanks for sharing and for your patience ed!😍

[@kurtcobain7095]

You can’t force people to go vegan you can only present them with a facts. I love your work! Been vegan for 3 years now! Thank you! x

[@teassea]

This once again reinforces my opinion that the general population at large have close to no clue about nutrition. That’s by design. We, as a collective, really have no idea what we’re eating and how our bodies actually work.

[@jmarvosa6x3]

There’s so much to unlearn ... its worth noting that dairy demand is plummeting, with subsidies from government increasing to support dairy “farmers”

[@figgledoi]

Thank you for finally doing another one of these street interview videos!

[@Amiska5v5]

I like this format a lot. Hope to see more vids like this. Really inspiring!

[@nickcantuiii9377]

Im no Vegan but your points are definitely clear and to the point. Makes you think twice before judging.

[@linzertube]

This was a great conversation, with both these guys speaking their own truths and history and also really listening to and acknowledging Ed’s points. I hope they find their way towards all the vegan options, which will cut down on animals slaughtered and, also learning more about the benefits for health and the planet.

[@MarianoSteiner]

That was an amazing one Ed! Great to see their reaction when they actually think about it

[@nepalgloria902]

Earthling Ed, your questions and being so non-judgmental was awesome!

[@blakelarson5005]

“Like”

[@pranasakhishah6121]

I know!!! Within the first 30 seconds he said "like" more than 10 times!!!!

[@luannedimaggio7025]

Those guys really will think about what you said and asked. You had them on the ropes.

[@charliechapman3752]

It's not about having them on the ropes is it, it's about conducting a level discussion, helping people question their perceived norms, without alienation. Stop treating everything like a contest and you might be able to hold some intelligent conversation yourself one day.

[@maychan9642]

loved this video!

[@roku3216]

Good guys to discuss this thoughtfully, and Ed brings out the best in conversations.

[@videotapeses]

You can tell in their behavior and how open minded they are that things are already changing. I could sense nuance in their answers

[@4L3PH4]

Strong argument: It's like, tasty shit, like.

[@olivia4394]

Well that’s why they weren’t being super pushy about their argument because they knew it wasn’t solid. That’s usually what happens when people try to learn about veganism and are open minded lol

[@PurePuritan]

They don't know shit about their subject

[@charliechapman3752]

@@PurePuritan and it seems you don't know shit about how to talk to people without alientating them (or coming across as a twat).

[@adammitchell6359]

I love how respectful all of these fellas are, this is how debates should be

[@emoemi666]

i love these kinds of debates, both parts are being so calm and actually listening so i give props to those two guys and Ed for being calm and articulate and having a very real discussion, that is how you change someone else's mind, it makes them think about their actions, the weight they have in society and that every step counts ! really hope those two reflect on this discussion and make a change, i think everyone has that capacity and it's beautiful.

[@Guilfreefoods]

Half way through the video and still have not justified not being vegan lol. BECAUSE YOU CANNOT JUSTIFY NOT BEING VEGAN.

[@imMundy]

You can if you don't think it is ethically wrong. I am vegan myself, but that is the only answer I have come across in discussions that I simply can't argue against. Morality after all is subjective, even if it is shaped by societal norms.

[@justsomecyborg788]

@Peter Rubin being vegan is optimal for nutrition

[@imMundy]

@Peter Rubin I wouldn't go as far as the other guy and say it's optimal got nutrition as we simply don't have the data for that. It does appear to be a far better diet than the standard Western diet however. People like to bring up b12 but that is irrelevant as it is supplemented to the animals we eat, so either way you are supplementing b12. That's not even an issue anyway, it shouldnt matter if something is supplemented, people are typically vegan for ethical reasons.

[@jamesscott4223]

@Peter Rubin what about science articles which says that vegan diet is a good thing for your health is you are complemented in B12? 😶 Go on pubmed, read some real facts, and go vegan 💜

[@80slimshadys]

And the environment, there are only three reasons to go vegan and all of them are not disputable. You cannot be an environmentalist whilst still paying for products everyday that contribute to the destruction of the planet

[@Wearephuct-O]

This is a much better way than abducting people, tying them to a chair under a bright light and interrogating them the way I do it.

[@sauceboss38]

Interesting activism style, sign me up.

[@Wearephuct-O]

@@sauceboss38 Bring your own duct tape

[@melanie-rosannastevens7861]

Oh gosh, same 😂 I am usually pretty hard on people, even more so when they're being willfully ignorant. Duct tape should work wonders tho, have to try that sometime 😄

[@annie_moon8984]

That was really sweet how they wanted a picture at the end.

[@ColinSantisuk]

Yes, Ed! You really should have your own show debating this with some heavy weights. Love how calm, non-confrontational, non-judgmental your approach is. Constantly learning from you on how to have a healthy argument on this subject, and other subjects for that matter!

[@kristophersmith6724]

You can tell Eds super down to earth. Legend

[@AirScottyfpv]

Amazingly humble and eloquent as always. #EdForWorldPeace

[@bimbolimbospam]

Well done... amazing discussion x

[@SF-kc6zv]

Great conversation 👍🏼 Well done, Ed!