Hunter and vegan debate, but not as you know it

[@ed.winters]

This debate was really profound for me and taught me a lot about the power of our families in influencing our behaviours and decisions. I hope that you can take the time to watch it, as I think Kyle’s honesty can teach us a lot about behaviour, cognitive dissonance and the complexity of living in alignment with values that contradict those that our families have. Thank you for watching. If you find my work at universities valuable, you can become a regular supporter or make a one-off contribution through the following links (thank you so much): earthlinged.org/support & patreon.com/earthlinged

[@v.a.n.e.]

listen Ed, wouldn't it be better to debate some of the big names and give it a genuine debate feel? these staged debates have lost their appeal.

[@CarlosAugustoScalassaraPrando]

@@v.a.n.e. Still alive??

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖💖

[@bhavikasicka3098]

So true. I'm Hindu, and the use of milk for dahi, ghee, butter, and doodh became so normalized in our families and communities (and even ritualized, might I add, through the use of milk as offerings in pujas) that confronting these normalized logics and behaviors was an uphill battle. Unlearning is a difficult process, but sometimes it's the most noble thing to do. :)

[@VeganV5912]

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[@tobbs5410]

Kyle is a rare breed of person who's actually honest and thoughtful and not afraid to have some uncomfortable realisations and self-reflection. He's got the spirit.

[@rondarkman.]

I self reflected how nice the korean fried chicken I had last night was divine

[@tobbs5410]

@@rondarkman. Ok rando

[@rondarkman.]

@@tobbs5410 You like as well?

[@tobbs5410]

@@rondarkman. Sure, just make the 'chicken' out seitan and I'm good.

[@rondarkman.]

@@tobbs5410 Nope no cheating, I've slaughter a few chicken's myself so I'll do the dirty work for you ,you just eat. The chicken's don't have a clue what's going on and from the pen to the kill cone Is under 20 seconds and head cut clean off, no pain no suffering , so you can enjoy guilt free chicken on me we all win

[@marinkapelivan6148]

Whether this young man will become vegan or not regardless I applaud his way of thinking and talking, he is very intelligent and courteous and this was a very pleasant debate.

[@kelyrin]

And not even mentioning how tired he said he was ! I’m speechless !

[@p209-t9p]

I wouldn't say he's smart, he's just honest about the subject, brutally honest and that's shocks us because it isn't normal

[@planetofthevegans880]

Wait... don't applaud him if he doesn't go vegan. Being honest about something then refusing to change after you've been made to think more deeply about it is even worse.

[@Stoic2000]

I am not sure why people who defend eating animals always compare themselves to obligate carnivores like lions and tigers rather than to other primates. Could it be because primates rarely eat flesh, they don’t subsist on it at least three times per day, they often eat the flesh of their species for ritual and dominance, and of the animals that they do eat, insects would be the primary source of animal protein and they would never consider eating those for the nutrients they believe that they need to derive from animals to survive.

[@PauIdenino]

@@p209-t9p I would say he's smart and honest

[@thegratefulsteve]

I grew up in a hunting and fishing family. The one time I was about to discharge my fire arm at a large animal the only thing I felt was adrenaline. I literally could not stop shaking. I was unable to pull the trigger. I will never forget that moment and that feeling. Now I am 5 years vegan. I am very grateful for having my eyes opened.

[@planetofthevegans880]

Now think of all that remorse, regret, self-recriminations and karma you avoided by following your conscience!

[@chantellerosebud1780]

Thank you for sharing this 😊 And thank you for making a decision for the animals 💚

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

That’s what got me to stop eating animals when I was 16. I asked myself that question… Would I have the ability to take an animal’s life instead of buying meat from the store, and the answer INSTANTLY was hell no. I couldn’t live with that hypocrisy. It’s been 30 years now.

[@panes840]

Well done! Thank you for cating about sentient beings. You are amazing 👏 ❤. I throughly recommend the book, The World Peace Diet by Will Tuttle PhD. What this chap writes about herding culture will utterly blow your mind. It should be compulsive reading in every secondary school.

[@alexhardy4559]

Grew up in a butchering/farming family. Everyone a Butcher except my old man. Learnt the tricks of the trade at 12. Never hesitated. Some people have different sense of morals. You considered animals equal. I didn't. Never have a felt guilt for killing an inferior creature

[@stephanschulz9610]

Wow! What a refreshing conversation. 👍👍He is maybe the most honest and most self-reflective non vegan I've ever seen. No excuses and no justifications. I didn't see that coming, especially with his hunting background. I'm pretty sure he will go vegan someday. 🌱 Good work, Ed!

[@christopherstein2024]

He's also more honest and self-reflective than some vegans. Not everyone became a vegan exclusively by being honest and self-reflected.

[@AvashMonajemi]

you vegans are so confident people will go vegan. You're really unrealistic and most people think logically not with emotion

[@evilsbrowndog4068]

No wont. Hes not gullible enough.

[@vascanatomy9443]

@@christopherstein2024 obviously, but i would say for many vegans they come to that conclusion by acting in good faith and reflecting.

[@Blue-hf7xt]

You can only pray he turns from a non vegan to a vegan.

[@rbxless]

We're rooting for you Kyle, go vegan!

[@PooPooBanana2]

yaaas!!

[@ellensirca9915]

I hope he sees this! Kyle, your conversation with Ed really touched me. You clearly have some deep care & consideration for the world around you, I hope that you gain the courage to align your ethics with your actions & remember the brutality in the dairy & eggs industry as well!

[@rondarkman.]

@David I watching it eating waygu vegans are funny

[@rondarkman.]

@David No desire

[@veganm8918]

​@@rondarkman. nor the intellectual capacity

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

This man has better speaking skills after 26 hours without sleep than I do the morning after 8 hours of sleep. I applaud him for looking at things objectively, and this will certainly give him more to think about as far as veganism goes.

[@rondarkman.]

Veganism needs more meat

[@taleapattemore9375]

I’ve never heard a hunter speak like this. He’s so honest and self reflective. His ego doesn’t get in the way. What a kind a compassionate man.

[@KelpandFern]

This guy should start doing wildlife photography! I used to help teach spearfishing (hunting underwater), stopped that, went vegan nearly 7 years ago and now I film the beautiful sea life and make underwater and nature films isntead. I believe he will go vegan, he is where I was 7+ years ago.

[@debbysmith5346]

I love to scuba dive, I have NEVER felt very safe diving with spearfishing, not only was I afraid of some one getting killed by a 'missed' shot but because I'm a Vegan.

[@tjlotton]

What a great suggestion!

[@_kaleido]

You technically still get to shoot the animals (pictures of them) and mount them on your wall (the photos) too… lol

[@KelpandFern]

@@_kaleido exactly, sometimes i shoot hundreds in one day! muhahaha

[@robsengahay5614]

The profoundly sad thing here is that with the way we are destroying the fishes ecosystem and killing so many fish and marine animals every day you are chronicling something with your photographs and film which your children or grandchildren may never have the opportunity to experience.

[@hayleyhawkins]

Love how calm & kind he was, not afraid to be vulnerable or admit the truth. He’s on the right track of thinking!

[@v.a.n.e.]

yes, i noticed the same thing. there are undoubtedly more than one scriptwriter, and it likely depends on the director of these episodes. some of them just prefer calmer settings

[@radiocorrective]

@@v.a.n.e. I guess the scriptwriter for my life likes drama then. Just say you aren't an activist who has experience in talking to people instead of whatever this is trying to be. Clever attempt tho

[@v.a.n.e.]

@@radiocorrective I'm sorry to hear that. I think you should immediately boot the scriptwriter off. I would not recommend you to choose a comedy writer either. they will only make others laugh at you. thanks for the question, I'm an activist, actually an avegan activist, and I'm working on enriching my experience in talking to people.

[@radiocorrective]

@@v.a.n.e. Then why exactly would you suggest that this is acted? Seems for most people that would just undermine the experience and lessen the positive blow it dealt. Not that it would be bad if it wasn't 100% legit because it's still amazing activism that reaches many people for the good of others. (also great advice lol)

[@v.a.n.e.]

@@radiocorrective the jargon that is utilized leads me to suspect that it is staged. In everyday life, you won't run into a hunter who will think about an animal they have killed, take off the skin, and cut off the head, as - innocent, especially not one who hunts for sport. sport can't be related to sadism, either. sport hunting is not something I support, but it is clear that sadism has no place in sports. the video is jam-packed with minute details that are so absurd and out of touch with reality that the only reasonable inference is that they were done on purpose to create a special impact.

[@NewEnglandInSeattle]

I can relate a little with him. Before I was vegan, I would always feel bad about eating meat and wish that I "didn't have to." It seems dumb now but I really believed that you needed to eat meat to be healthy. Plus, I'm a fitness person and into bodybuilding and I didn't know it could be done without meat. I really dd feel bad about eating meat because I knew an animal had to die for me. Luckily, someone turned me onto the Game Changers and when I realized you could be athletic without meat, I literally went vegan overnight. I spent a couple of hour on the computer looking up "vegan protein", got my plan together, and I've never looked back. Now I'm jacked and guilt free! 🤣

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Nice, man!

[@aliegan2109]

I also didn’t go vegan for a long time because I thought it would be bad for my health… I really regret not looking into it sooner

[@katdc7605]

Same here! Into fitness but now vegan and going strong!

[@guintar6661]

I was the same way man! 5 years vegan now

[@thatguitarguy99]

What vegan protein sources do you use? I have difficulty eating enough to maintain my weight and would like options besides the fake meats.

[@anthonydude]

Congratulations to this young man for letting go of his ego and engaging in an honest discussion. And congratulations to Ed for creating the social context for him to feel safe to do so

[@Tropicanam]

What a relief dude. I’m fifteen years vegan and from the American South. If you aren’t attacking someone and actually posing questions, you may be surprised at the amount of people you run into that have this consideration and help to gain traction towards the goal of ending animal suffering. Well done again Ed.

[@MayorBrownn]

Attacking someone will NEVER work. It’ll only cause them to hate veganism even more. Unfortunately a lot of vegans forget this fact. We don’t hate the person, we hate what the person pays for and consumes. If the best way to change what they consume is to be calm and understanding then that’s what we should do. It’s all about the animals at the end of the day.

[@planetofthevegans880]

@@MayorBrownn Oh, come on, it's just another excuse for them not to change, to blame the "mean vegan." If they'd stop thinking of themselves as poor me victims, they'd realize it's the animals who are the victims.

[@MayorBrownn]

@@planetofthevegans880 you care more about your ego then the lives of the animals. If being calm and understanding is the best way for them to make a change then that’s what you should do. Whatever causes less harm to animals is the end goal

[@artsomniacv-logcitybydanie1249]

@@planetofthevegans880 I don't think Your statement was with ego. Noticed I capitalized your.

[@artsomniacv-logcitybydanie1249]

@@MayorBrownn " A lot of vegans forget this fact " .... That's a crappy statement. You're a subconscious hater of vegans.... Perhaps.

[@NoInjusticeLastsForever]

This guy gives me hope for the future... ❤️

[@GarudaLegends]

i agree. meat sales are rising, and vegansim is an an all time failure rate. the future is happy farms and high quality meat.

[@tomw9739]

@@GarudaLegends "the future is happy farms and high quality meat" 🤡

[@GarudaLegends]

@@tomw9739 meat sales are rising and vegans are continuously dropping like flies. cope or rope.

[@rondarkman.]

I just started hunting wild pigs great sport and food

[@GarudaLegends]

@@rondarkman. someone brave like you, has to protect crops from the wild pigs eating vegan food.

[@keeganitreal]

The first hunter I’ve heard in a public debate that has their head screwed on as close to straight as possible for someone who kills for pleasure. Great debate 👏

[@alisiademi]

Well put 💗

[@zackamig4446]

Kills for pleasure? God you vegans are so dense.... by the way this is so clearly staged you're not that delusional right? Except you're a vegan so you probably are

[@planetofthevegans880]

Yes, and he does kill for pleasure, although he had a bit of trouble equating trophy hunting for sport and hunting for "food."

[@dbruce581]

@@planetofthevegans880 Vegan here but I have a problem with one of Eds points. Can you explain why shooting one deer for food is considered 'unecessary' and solely for pleasure whereas eating crops grown using pesticide/tilling etc is considered 'necessary'? I understand that an animal might not die in the production of an equatable number of calories during crop production, but realistically it's extremely likely that more will die. So why is the hunting of one deer worse?

[@zackamig4446]

@@planetofthevegans880 do you honestly think there are a bunch of hunters out there killing animals and leaving the carcasses to rot? Could you tell me a more humane death for a wild animal or what we would do with population management if it wasn't for hunters? Why don't you look up how much wild game gets donated to starving families in this country? I swear vegans are the most dense group of people ever

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

From the first few seconds I can say that this guy is honest and the debate will be refreshing! Hate it when non-vegans act dishonest, which is almost always the case!

[@v.a.n.e.]

so you're implying that the guy is actually a vegan?

[@TheSapphireLeo]

@@saywhat303 Or a non-vegan person?

[@zodd67]

A rare intellectually honest guy.

[@robinjames7967]

hopefully he makes the change long term.

[@ElizabethRocher]

@@pacmanmcgavin7034 cognitive dissonance, yes. The dishonesty of your behaviors and actions not aligning with your values, moral principles/ethics.

[@ElizabethRocher]

@@pacmanmcgavin7034 I was giving a definition of cognitive dissonance, not talking about YOU specifically lol this guy answered the questions honestly whereas everyone else in his videos usually make excuses and dead end counter-arguments in order to feed this false narrative that they are indeed living life to their moral code/standards.

[@dalebaker5030]

@@ElizabethRocher talking of this. did ed get the jab to enter babylon?

[@AntGrantGordon1]

This guy restores my faith in people. Thoughtfully articulated and honest responses. 👍

[@b12deficient24]

He's the antithesis to the Indian guy in the last debate.

[@TheSilverGate]

@@b12deficient24 the indian guy is the worst

[@rondarkman.]

I just started pig hunting what a great sport and good for farmers

[@bananabrain2996]

@@b12deficient24 omg i love your username 🤣

[@BrandonFate]

Feels like he’s on the verge of making a change! Great conversation, Ed!

[@sheli4239]

No, he's just trying to get some action from a hot Vegan chick.

[@MeJustAimy]

Best convo i’ve heard so far. This is what true debates are people hearing each other’s points and discussing them

[@lauraramirez671]

Such a good conversation, is nice when for once people listen to each other.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖💖

[@Luftgitarrenprofi]

Intellectual honesty goes a long way.

[@GarudaLegends]

he will still eat meat

[@veganm8918]

@@GarudaLegends Whether he will stop eating animals is an uncertainty. Whether you will continue to waste your pathetic life endlessly trolling vegan videos, on the other hand, is a certainty.

[@Silzaress]

What a great conversation! He seemed like such a down to earth, honest and thoughtful guy. Loved every minute of it and I hope he will actually make the connection. Looks like he is already half way there.

[@Lore86Ma]

This is the first time when a debate made me cry. It's really nice to see mind open people even if they don't plan to change. I don't know why it really hit me deep. The part about the prayer made me sobbed and you can see Ed being emotional. Such a deep conversation.

[@FFOM]

I also cried, the comments on this video are so positive and motivating as well.

[@HayleyLovelace]

I had the same reaction. It was a profoundly mutually respectful conversation on both sides and towards the end you could see that there was a softening contemplation from the hunter’s mind and heart. I hope he continues this line of thought. Maybe he’ll make the switch 💚

[@undertheivy299]

Me too 😢

[@AvashMonajemi]

you're so emotional! it's obvious how you're vegan and that you prefer emotional things over logic and facts

[@LogansRun314]

I have many of these conversations with strangers out on the street and have heard and experienced a lot. I can tell you, I also shed a tear with this convo. It's my belief this was the conversation Kyle needed. He recently recognized all the little hints throughout his daily routine... Putting down the chicken at the grocery store, realizing how contradictory his ethics class was, etc. Then BAM, Earthling Ed show up to paint a clearer picture for him. Much respect Kyle.

[@user-se3sc8gl7c]

This guy seems pretty switched on, a great conversation.

[@tjlotton]

Your profile pic just gave me a one way ticket to nostalgia town! Lol

[@alisiademi]

We the vegans always get the blame when a conversation is on the negative side, but it's so obvious that it is the non-vegan that dictates the mood and tone 100% of the time. We all wish every outreach conversation would go as well as this one, and yet we ourselves or our method of activism gets blamed every time there is any negativity.

[@x-latetv-x6816]

It can be a mixture of both

[@bhavikasicka3098]

It happens to anyone daring to challenge the status quo. They have to walk on eggshells, even if their activism is legal.

[@alisiademi]

@@bhavikasicka3098 100 percent and it's one of the main reasons more people aren't activists in my opinion

[@GarudaLegends]

@@x-latetv-x6816 true. vegan activists are all negative. if they are not shaming you, they will still trick you into eating a horrible vegan diet that makes ppl sick.

[@TheVictimsPerspective]

That's why outreach is all about talking to people who are ready. Not finding someone to "debate" with. Those debates are more for showing the audience, like in eds case when he goes on live TV against animal farmers

[@BaristaWithADog]

I'm impressed with how self aware and open minded this polite young man is.

[@ShutterAuthority]

Most likely ex hunter and future vegan.

[@rondarkman.]

That's OK I just started the sport of pig hunting

[@zephynelson9140]

@@rondarkman. you must have no friends I see you in every reply in this comment section get a life l🤡

[@DrAlexisM]

@@rondarkman.Well aren’t you a big man. Meat causes erectile dysfunction- but no doubt you know that already!

[@andresdubon2608]

Are you afraid?

[@imbored7143]

@@rondarkman.keep crying in the reply section lol

[@DebugYourBrain]

"How did that make you feel...." such a powerful & important question, & very easy to overlook when debates turn into both parties simply regurgitating their facts at each other. This is something I'm trying more and more to incorporate into my street outreach, and so far I'm really liking the results.

[@dbruce581]

Hey, enjoy your channel and I'm interested in what your reply would be if the hunter had said something like "well if you think me killing one deer to eat is unecessary and only for pleasure, then I think the 80kg of lentils you eat instead (along with the insect deaths, pesticide use, water use, land use, fertiliser/manure use) are equally unecessary...and that causes more animal deaths through poisoning, starvation, chopping etc"? What would a solid, logical reply be? Degrees of sentience? The nuances of intent between shooting and pesticide use? You could argue that growing/harvesting 80kg doesn't necessarily definitely kill more than one animal, but in reality I don't think that's realistic or could possibly be true.

[@radiocorrective]

@@dbruce581 I recommended for you to watch Eds latest discussion with Alex O'Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) in which they touched upon this issue!

[@dbruce581]

@@radiocorrective Thanks. I think I watched that but I can't remember it that well. I'll watch it again. I know there's the argument that it's not scalable to a global population. But i still think the argument stands that if done to a level that was sustainable...why is it not ok then?

[@dbruce581]

@@radiocorrective Thanks. I think I watched that but I can't remember it that well. I'll watch it again. I know there's the argument that it's not scalable to a global population. But i still think the argument stands that if done to a level that was sustainable...why is it not ok then?

[@tjlotton]

What a lovely conversation, Kyle seems like a real stand up dude and I’ve never said that about a hunter! We’re rooting for you Kyle!

[@KeiAKWs]

What a chill mood. This video calmed me down after my day of work

[@diesusi3844]

He took a seat next to a strange vegan to debate him and left the scene half hour later after comparing ED with Jesus. So not quantity, but quality education is the key 🌱

[@GarudaLegends]

Jesus ate meat, dairy, and honey. he was not a androgynous hippe like Ed, nor would cry like a girl about ppl eating meat.

[@diesusi3844]

@@GarudaLegends Jesus ate meat to survive, that is a difference. And no this comparison isn’t to wrong, because what Jesus is for millions of humans, ED is for billions of animals 🫶🏻🌱

[@rorybessell8280]

@@diesusi3844 Pretty sure Ed isn't a con artist but fair enough

[@annaliv26]

Jesus never ate meat. His parents never ate meat. They were in the Essenes. Nobody in the Essenes ate meat. They were all vegetarian. Jesus was always preaching about loving animals and how we should treat them as humans and not kill them and eat them. He only ate fruit, nuts and goat cheese and milk. At that time they had only few vegetables.

[@GarudaLegends]

@@annaliv26 That is factually false. Even Atheist Scholars would disagree with you. regardless, vegetarians are not vegan. Vegetarians before vegansim terminology ate meat on occasion, consumed honey, and loved Dairy. Jesus was never an Indian Hindu. Jesus promoted eating Fish, Lamb, Honey, Sour dough Bread, and Raw Milk for health. Vegetarian is not Jesus at all. please tell me the scriptures if you are foolish enough to believe Jesus was a vegetarian or Vegan?

[@conely2463]

he made me want to hug him. very admirable to be able to have this conversation. the confidence in being honest as well as the respect is honestly what shows his relative wisdom to the average person.

[@b.a.mcclucky]

What a sweet young man. He's on the verge. Hopefully this conversation created some change.

[@_cndrn]

By far, one of my favorite debates from you Ed. Not frustrating to hear the other side bc he wasn’t in denial. Great watch!!

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

I like this conversation and I hope this gentleman becomes vegan.

[@sewerfr0g]

Great discussion. And I have now gone 2 months vegan, mainly because of these types of calm, thoughtful discussions. You and Alex O'Connor managed to convince me. Thank you.

[@hannahmitchell87]

congrats! If you need any help, just ask & there'll be a bunch of different people happy to help you :)

[@ladycaticorn2950]

I'm so proud of you! Thank you for going vegan. And like the other person said, if you need help, reach out to your fellow vegans. We are here to support you!

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

I find it quite sickening how even the majority of meat eaters believe slaughter of animals is unethical and done really badly yet still continue...

[@TheCrimsonPope]

Cognitive dissonance is sometimes a very difficult thing to overcome.

[@v.a.n.e.]

because most people do not distinguish between morality and ethics and use these terms interchangeably. it is perfectly ethical to buy meat in a butcher's shop, but it is not ethical to kill an elephant just because the tusks would look good next to the fireplace

[@GarudaLegends]

nothing wrong with eating meat. the methods can be better, for better quality of meat.

[@TheCrimsonPope]

@@v.a.n.e. Ed explains how neither is a good, right, moral or worthy thing to do, I recommend listening to his other videos as well, if you are willing to face your cognitive dissonance and not rationalise your worldview...

[@v.a.n.e.]

I'm more of a regular than many here so EE's views are well known to me. however, I'm not talking about what EE thinks; if you haven't noticed my emphasis was on the opinion of the majority of people when it comes to ethics and morals @@TheCrimsonPope

[@victoria2302]

Still haven't finished watching but this guy definitely wants to change his life, that's for sure.

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

He wants to hunt more :)

[@EVIL-en1ym]

You want him to change his life because you are a bigot. He will continue to hunt and eat meat because he isnt willing to repudiate human nature. Hunter: "killing is intrinsically instinctive" Hunter: "humans are omnivorous" Hunter: "killing an animal doesnt feel good or bad, it just feels natural"

[@victoria2302]

@@EVIL-en1ym bigot me? wtf lol

[@EVIL-en1ym]

@@victoria2302 yah. Trying to will or impose your moral perspective on other people especially unjustifiably is the worst form of bigotry. Infact its well into the dictator zone and exposes you as possessing slave morality.

[@victoria2302]

@@EVIL-en1ym right k

[@alisiademi]

One of the rare hunters who's truly just done this because of the bonding with grandpa and being programmed to do it, rather than doing it to make up for a lack of power he feels within by taking it away from others.

[@keeganitreal]

An honest hunter is hard to find and he found one.

[@introprospector]

Really should've recommended nature photography instead. I think it's important to offer people an alternative.

[@onewa712]

@@introprospector holy molly, yes!

[@jamesthorogood1479]

Ex-hunter here. Grew up hunting, taught by my father when I was about 7-years old. I'm now 21 and went vegan a year ago. I shot my last animal (pigeon) when I was 19, so it took another year to go vegan, but hunting is actually what planted the original seed of thought. As soon as the pigeon hit the ground, I thought to myself, "Why did I do that?". It really made me think about how we view animals.

[@alisiademi]

@@jamesthorogood1479 Thank you for sharing that I can relate somewhat to this because I grew up in a family that rode horses and supported rodeo and there were many moments where I had that same why did I do that thought. It's a shame in these situations children are not allowed to feel and show their innate compassion

[@leonardothomson9567]

Respect! Being open minded after a childhood where hunting is normalised is very rare

[@digitalmop]

You can hear his values conflict when he speaks, and I can appreciate his honesty and introspection. I think veganism is in his future because he ultimately recognizes he does care and does concern himself with objective reality of animals existence. Ty for the conversation.

[@BertRoer]

This guy was amazing, Huge respect for him

[@thefamiliarstranger]

GIVE THE PEOPLE A PART 2‼️ (where Kyle is fully replenished; lol) Super interesting & enjoyable to watch both sides share their perspectives calmy & happily with eachother. This must happen more.

[@jazzy_bella]

My heart goes out to Kyle. Most of us were not vegan for some time in our lives and feel guilt for it. Hope he can find healing and peace.

[@rondarkman.]

I find peace in pig hunting

[@guaggy6112]

@@rondarkman. How can you find peace in killing these precious little things? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWOzg3uKZ66tfMk

[@VeganGoat96]

@@rondarkman. That's because you weren't fed in the womb with enough protein. :)

[@juno128]

absolutely agreed. we all feel the guilt, however all we can do is make the change and go on to make better choices ❤ you can’t turn back time but you can decide to do the right thing now.

[@hj1218]

I'm vegan and I'm currently a vet student, I've been working on farm placements as part of my course and have found it surprising how much easier it's been having open conversations with farmers than it has been with some of my non-vegan friends. Great video 👍

[@MarlaSingersCancer]

He seemed very sensitive and not full of ego, unlike a lot of the other guys who seem to want to take part in this conversation.

[@Helenheaven22]

Please please please come to Madison, Wisconsin, Ed, to debate the deer hunting that is rampant in the area beginning in Autumn. Too few people here realize how deer populations are increased for hunters.

[@Helenheaven22]

@Aaron Loos Wow, what a profound and useful reply! I think you're lost, sir. Lol

[@sandrae.7352]

I never expected for the conversation to go this way with a hunter. He was respectful in the conversation and was not trying to debate with you with the typical ignorant comments. I think he could very well find it in his heart to go vegan.

[@Rhonda2580]

An animal that has been killed by hunting doesn’t really care whether the hunter’s motivation is food or sport. And, how can it be ethical, when both are unnecessary? Great point.

[@sarahdeshay1394]

I love the way Ed gets Kyle to explain how trophy hunting is always wrong, then asks him what the difference is between hunting for food and trophy hunting. Kyle there are many good vegan options in San Marcos make the change you will feel an immeasurable amount of “feel good” in your life.

[@goosedom]

Excellent video. I grew up in a small, rural community with many people that are similar to this man (the student). I am vegan now but I feel like right before I became vegan I thought just as he did. I felt entitled to animals as if I had dominion over them to do what I want but what I really believe is that we are stewards of the earth and we need to take care of animals and their environment. I hope he makes the switch. It is an adjustment at first but so worth it. Thanks Ed.

[@cindy652]

Absolutely! I think having dominion is interpreted by many to mean absolute control, which includes unbridled violence and destruction. Stewardship is more about protecting/caring for. Obviously the opposite. Maybe one day, when we have moved away from satisfying the savage beast in us and developed a greater connection with the higher self; the spirit of compassion, we will know and live what it means to be stewards.

[@v.a.n.e.]

so, what's the difference? what gives you the right to feel like the steward of the earth? you used to feel like one of animals and now you are above them?

[@saramassi579]

@@v.a.n.e. he said exactly the opposite, as in stewards of the earth that care, protect and respect animals, not destroy them or feel above them. so asking "what gives you the right to feel like the steward of the earth" is like asking what gives you the right to protect the planet and all its life", it doesn't make sense...

[@v.a.n.e.]

@@saramassi579 please, don't try to divert the conversation. the fact that you're trying to makes it worse. my question does not imply how the steward of the earth would act, but what gives him the right to put himself in that position.

[@saramassi579]

@@v.a.n.e. would you be so kind to explain to me how i'm actually diverting the conversation? and makes it worse for what? because i clearly answered your question, or maybe it wasn't so clear after all, because your question doesn't make sense in the first place

[@a.k.painter8281]

It is always so inspiring to watch your questions spark something in the people you speak with. This was such an important and interesting conversation, thank you for sharing 🌱

[@evilsbrowndog4068]

Very imaginative. Id bet money hes dropped atleast 2 white tail bucks since the interview.

[@banjo5835]

He must be the nicest guy ed ever "argued" with.

[@brendafaz1334]

This brought me to tears. Amazing work, Ed. This guy definitely had some cognitive shift. I could see the veil of cognitive dissonance melting before his eyes.

[@jmcoffeecat7]

It was really nice to see a civil, thoughtful, open minded, discussion. Kyle seems like a good dude.

[@TheVictimsPerspective]

There are certain things that we do to seek a bond with others in which case we don't think about the moral consequences. When I was little I always wanted to go fishing with my dad to bond with him but when I did it, it felt horrible. I imagined the pain of a fish getting hooked through its mouth and being dragged by it's own weight through the water. After that I never stopped eating fish though. Until I really took time to watch videos like these and consider whether I was against animal abuse or not.

[@radiocorrective]

I really appreciate you sharing your experience like this since it's great for developing empathy in others! Though one thing I'd suggest is that you change 'it' to them because, as talked about in the video, animals aren't objects and by addressing them as such ('othering' them) we make it easier to treat them like they are. Language is powerful.

[@planetofthevegans880]

That's great you reconnected your empathy. Children are born with this compassion for animals, but it's mentally beaten out of them by their parents and society who lie and indoctrinate them. (There are exceptions of course, like psychopaths born without empathy)

[@victorconti2826]

This was the most emotionally profound debate ive ever seen. Thank you for it EE. By the way, i wonder if you would allow me to translate your content to brazilian portuguese and publish it. Cheers from Brasil !

[@jjohnjJP]

As someone who used to eat meat, pretty much every meal, 3 times a day. I respect this conversation so much. When i was a meat eater, i had no logic and would argue why i should eat meat, whilst contradicting myself. This guy actually has such an open view, which is rare for meat eaters to have and such an honest look at it objectively. Without health issues, i most likely would have still been eating meat because i was so stubborn to why i should eat meat. We need more meat eaters to see this meat eater, with such a logical stance and maybe more people would convert.

[@kassbruges7169]

This is a very interesting debate and has restored some of my faith that people do care

[@rondarkman.]

I care how my meat is cooked ,I get upset when it's over done very disrespectful to me and the animal

[@BenTheCuber]

This is the most wholesome hunter I have ever seen!!! He is very compassionate.

[@Teneab]

oh hello there BenTheCuber! i didnt know you were vegan, nice. great videos btw.

[@BenTheCuber]

@@Teneab I'm a vegetarian because my parents buy dairy products and I can't really change that, but as soon as I go off to college, I will be vegan.

[@Teneab]

@@BenTheCuber ok nice cool

[@hehehallo22]

I really enjoyed the way you two engaged with each other. Both very thoughtful & open-minded humans who let each other finish their sentences while always being polite. It's honestly so refreshing to watch! And the way you two complimented each other in the end was just so heartwarming. It was exactly the opposite of toxic masculinity; just honest respect and willing to show yourself vulnerable :)

[@lecameleondeslangues3006]

WOW, crazy to have such a conversation with a hunter! I've already spoken with hunters a few times, a euphemism would be to say that these were not the best discussions I've had on veganism ^^' Kyle was way more open-minded and genuine than most hunters or even quite a few omnivores! One point I'll take from this discussion, Ed, is when you underline that there is no difference between hunting for pleasure and hunting for food, which is a distinction I often get from omnivores who claim that food justifies the killing. But indeed, killing for food means killing for pleasure, as we can get what we need from plants. I'll keep this argument for the next time I need it! I always learn so much from your videos, and quite a few of my replies are literally sentences I've heard from your mouth in your videos! I often say that my ability to outreach with omnivores during cubes of truth mainly comes from you, as I've learnt so much from your videos! Thank you for the amazing work you are doing!

[@chantellerosebud1780]

I really like how open this guy is. He listens and thinks without being defensive. Very refreshing and I feel a lot of respect for him. He recognises that being vegan is the ethical choice and I hope he will align his actions with that 😊🌱💚

[@hardyk2010]

It's a good day when a Texan student makes sense

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖💖

[@b.a.mcclucky]

As a Texan, I was thinking this the whole time. lol

[@juno128]

i’m also texan and vegan lol there’s way more of us than you may realize, there’s sooo many great vegan restaurants and options here

[@hardyk2010]

@@juno128 you are a minority.. ironic, considering I'm calling a white Texan as "minority" 🤣

[@akhnatenpage4854]

​@@juno128Same!

[@dalebaker5030]

ed. i doubt you'll read this but thank you for bringing up the points of the workers in the abattoirs at around 7:25. I had an extremely troubled childhood, my parents never showed any emotions towards me or anyone and i have so many questions that i'll never have answers to. my dad worked for many years in a slaughterhouse and i'd personally like to thank you for maybe finding a correlation between the slaughter and the negativity/anger in the home.

[@danaquino9287]

Definitely one of the more engaging conversations. I’m glad there are people out there that eat meat and can see the point of view of what we are trying to achieve. Good on ya Ed keep up the good work!

[@Kasprr]

His honesty and willingness to confront and reflect on the cognitive dissonance he feels was really refreshing.

[@Laura-pk2fd]

What a thoughtful guy! It makes a welcome change to see someone ready to have an open minded conversation :)

[@Ann-jl4dz]

Kyle! I hope you watch and comment on how you are doing. You came across as wanting to make compassionate choices💚 this is a great place for support, good luck to you!

[@Blewejam]

I’ve been looking forward to this since it was mentioned at camp out! Amazing conversation, very thought provoking 💪🏻

[@iamportersinger]

I really enjoy watching your debate style, Ed. Not just for veganism, I think it shows me how to have any respectful conversation.

[@MrDopeAss]

Me too

[@christophlohnherr]

What a lovely conversation, so honest, respectful and thoughtful. Besides that, the empathy that both are showing for each other really touched me.

[@paolopetrie1124]

What a great young man! Honest, open and critical about his actions and views! Thanks a lot for this video!❤️

[@diegoasseosoledad9941]

Gran conversación Ed! Excelente trabajo como siempre 🙌

[@iMykie]

This one was relaxing, I really like this guy, he seems like a very stable person, and the way he talked about his beliefs was also very unopposing which is very refreshing. this whole conversation was really a great example on how I can improve talking about veganism with my friends and family.

[@svm5543]

I swear this dudes a vegan trolling as a hunter, he has so much more knowledge about animal welfare, more so even than most vegans I know!

[@xTwilightWolvesx]

He said he learned about some things in his university classes about the ethics of eating animals. He even read some research papers about it. Hopefully that knowledge plants a seed in his mind for the better.

[@GoVeganForTheAnimal]

Amazing conversation, nice to see such an open mind. I appreciate your composure because I lost my mind a bit today and needed something to ground me back to sanity for the best interest of the animals. All the love, Ed.

[@lillyhendry5103]

what a refreshing video compared to some of the other arguments

[@rondarkman.]

No arguments animals are food

[@adorable3817]

I love the Person being Interviewed 🥰🙏 Would love to hear a follow-up with him 💜

[@tararomanow3055]

What a great conversation, if only we could all discuss difference of opinions this Respectfully with eachother

[@davidhamilton8068]

That was brilliant, nice one Kyle and Edd, it's made my day thank you 🖖🏼

[@whitneydceleste]

He is a vegan at heart , and almost in reality! He will be sooooon :) loved watching this dude speak so clearly and so whole heartily about his appreciation for animals, and how he is so Logical :) Well done ed and well done Kyle 🙌🙌🙌🙌 just an awesome job on both your parts :) I can't wait to see him on the side of the animals, he will make an amazing voice fir the animals 😀

[@isaacperalvillaverde1986]

The prayer after killing an animal says so much about what this guy goes through every time that he kills an animal. On this debate Ed is at his best. He creates such a great environment for open conversation

[@antoniokinsey4041]

One can fully understand and agree with the ethics and morals for being vegan, but that won’t necessarily motivate change with that one person, but as more and more non vegans are exposed to vegan morals it can help change. I don’t think this individual’s thinking is “profound”. Most “God fearing people” never stop doing doing morally wrong things and chalk it up to “well, we’ll see what happens during the moment of reckoning i when the day of judgment comes at the pearly gates, so real change isn’t necessary and I’ll worry about it then , oh well.”

[@calbar8793]

Those “pearly gates” talks are sometimes the only thing keeping people aligned on the path of even having a moral compass. That is why veganism gets pegged for ideology and if it is indeed ideology, it is going to reside in a very restricted lens in terms of what *is* looked at vs what *could* be looked at. For example, Buddhism is a better starting lens to become and stay vegan or the capacity to connect with nature at a higher level, rather than resting on a point-solution of the sole ideology of veganism to substantiate that we don’t need meat and let animals live. The flaw in the logic is relying on feelings at *all* times to decide right vs wrong. It’s unreliable and too vulnerable to shaky grounds on even small situational deviations

[@samperry2305]

I really enjoyed this conversation. Let's all end animal suffering and cruelty by educating more and more people.

[@ziggypop8106]

Hunting is revolting. Most people have various reasons for justifying eating meat, fair enough. Hunting ....... no way 🩸🦌🩸🐇🩸🦡🩸🦆🩸

[@reallivebluescat]

When that dude took his glasses off i was like , Seth MacFarlane is that you?

[@sky1-e1n]

I had a table debate with a hunter and he went on with me for 1 and 3/4 hours before finally conceding editing the video rn it will be my first video

[@fredx94]

What a good kid. This conversation warmed my heart. Wouldn't call it a debate

[@SerenaRaquel22]

I usually hate people the instant they tell me they hunt, it's an instant block on social media from me. This was really interesting to watch though, I do see some level of kindness in this man's heart, and I hope he can align his actions with this beliefs

[@SerenaRaquel22]

@Aaron Loos okay😊

[@rondarkman.]

You brave warrior you sure showed those hunters bless you

[@SerenaRaquel22]

@@rondarkman. what are you talking about? I wasn’t trying to show anyone anything. Calm down.

[@sabrinastrauch2950]

Hello ed, I'm from Germany. did you ever cry over the animals when you found out 7 years ago? I've only been vegan since October 2021. please tell me when will it stop hurting? :( I watched earthling, too. and although I was not unfamiliar with the conditions, this time I finally broke down and went from vegetarian to vegan. afterwards I saw a video of you giving a lecture at a university. and all your other videos have given me comfort and hope. in a world where nobody wants to understand my decision. thanks for that 🌱💚

[@spatrk6634]

it stops hurting when you realize thats how the world works. life consumes life. even if that life is green, rooted and cannot scream while you pick it from the ground it still hurts the plant and the plant communicates with other plants that its in distress. but because we dont hear the screams or see the pain, its easier to eat them. you dont need to eat animals. reason why it doesnt hurt me to eat meat is because i dont look at cows and chicken as they are pets. their sole purpose of existing today is being food. otherwise they wouldnt exist. we would have aurochs and jungle fowl instead roaming free.

[@MinneapolisRaven]

21:30 You can see Kyle open up to the idea, he took off his sunglasses and relaxed. Well done Ed! People think of vegans as confrontational but Ed is so sweet and kind, he's teaching us how to connect and spread veganism through compassion, which is really what we are all about. ❤

[@jillianroberts9297]

Loved this conversation. I wish all humans would be this open and honest. 🙏🏼❤️

[@mackeg951]

I dont know why. But this conversation made me somewhat emotional

[@mariamerigold]

This was such a pleasant conversation. Thank you both for being so open and respectful!

[@TheMoreVeganTheBetter]

Wow, he's cool and logical! This is refreshing after more than 15 months of listening to parents and friends saying how unhealthy and not tasty vegan foods are, like daily, not just all kinds f conspiracy theories also seemingly having all of sudden completely forgotten that I look like this for 35 years... I really appreciate his intellectual honesty. It's rare but heartwarming!!

[@radiocorrective]

Stay strong! I gotta deal with the same bs but we gotta stay strong for everyone who needs us and ourselves!

[@TheMoreVeganTheBetter]

I just ignore all these crazy theories, because it's been my happiest 15 months for me personally. I know my morals, compassion and sense of justice are now all align with each other. The future is full of hope and the future is vegan.

[@2004Llkju]

I think this is the only debate you have had that I have watched that I didn’t get mad at the other person💀 he was so pleasant to listen to, it was obvious he really cares for animals, but his upbringing has stopped him to take action. But I have hope for him, really. I think it’s a good chance he’ll become vegan or at least vegetarian💚

[@rasputozen]

This one was really heartwarming. We believe in you Kyle!

[@vegannickolas1385]

This was one of the best interviews you've ever had, Ed. Kyle was thoughtful and eloquent, and something tells me he's going to think more and more about becoming a vegan in the near future. You're changing the world.

[@evilsbrowndog4068]

Not as much as you think. Beyond meat and sunfed are collapsing financially. Veganism is based on lies and deception and is more hype than anything and only appeals to gullible fools.

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Excellent work, as always. Love your videos. 💚💚💚💚.