We Need to Talk About David Attenborough (Sorry David)

[@ed.winters]

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[@whataboutb12]

Oooh snap what's Goin on with Davey boy?!

[@VeganV5912]

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[@conniekorcsmaros3499]

Fish have feelings too. We should not eat any living creature period. I'm vegan for the animals. ❤️

[@LisaCooper-thevegan-123]

Thank you ed! I agree with you on all you said, vegan 7 weeks ago and I'm doing it for the animals. I love you! Lisa UK X

[@VeganV5912]

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[@molliestoner5893]

He’s trying to keep everyone happy. That’s his problem he won’t pin point the problem because it will trigger so many.

[@lisaandbeans9645]

Exactly.

[@samrobertstheratcliff]

He has to keep his employers happy, the BBC won’t alienate such a large part of it’s viewer base

[@charlotteb2578]

Good point!

[@user-gu9yq5sj7c]

@@samrobertstheratcliff Even if that was true, it's easy for people who aren't famous like David to not care about public image as much, and to be cold about famous people's situation of struggling and balancing trying to please people and not have masses rage at them or boycott them. It's easy to criticize people when people are not in their situation. And some of those people would probably act the same or worse if they were. Like Ed said, David did help people to care about the environment more. The start is a important hurdle to overcome, then people can research more, like end up on Ed. David doesn't have to be everything and perfect. We have other people like Ed for people to learn more on. But people can't if they don't have a start first. Which David helps to provide.

[@dakshdps]

If as many people listened to Ed's arguments as they do David Attenborough's arguments, the whole world would be in a very good place!

[@davidevans3223]

www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-nutrients-you-cant-get-from-plants#4.-Vitamin-D3-(Cholecalciferol)

[@davidevans3223]

www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/201908/gut-bacteria-can-influence-your-mood-thoughts-and-brain?amp

[@davidevans3223]

Vegans won't save the world not possible you need a brain

[@davidevans3223]

@YoStefan it's basically facts unless you can proved an alternative no other vegans can see if you can still think David Attenborough has done more for nature than all vegans ever will this Muppet hasn't got a clue clearly his brains deteriorate to far

[@austin7]

@@davidevans3223 go outside and get sun exposure or take a Vitamin D3 supplement...no need to exploit others

[@Stefania.Ferrario]

The documentary portrayed itself as having a sense of urgency in regards to the environment, but then has a contradictory undertone throughout.

[@Sal3600]

examples?

[@AlexMonajemi]

we need to eat meat that's why!

[@rubensoeteman]

@@Sal3600 the solutions provided were in my opinion not clear enough to balance the sense of urgency provided.

[@MindVersusMisery]

@@AlexMonajemi No. You are not correct with that statement! "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. " pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27886704/

[@eleanor9719]

Stefania!!! 😍

[@BabyMango]

The only animal Ed wears is a turtle neck I’ll show myself out

[@expert_procrastinator]

That was terrible. 👏 😂 😂

[@lismarcel]

It's terrible, I love it 😂

[@roxyvelezv]

🤣 amazing 💚

[@veganian2019]

Yeah, get your coat!

[@SalihMunur]

Yo, that's pretty funny lol

[@Tinyturtletami]

To be honest David Attenborough's recent documentary made me switch to a plant based diet.

[@Ganpignanus]

good.

[@Paperz2023]

Good stuff.

[@SergieRachmaninoff]

Awesome to hear Tami!

[@nf9228]

Amazing well done!!!

[@laza2761]

Klasz döntés ✌️

[@chris_stacey]

I had similar thoughts watching the documentary. However, it can't be denied that his voice will reach more people than most, and his words are a direction towards a better world.

[@jojoo1999]

Exactly

[@taroakita]

Yes, I was hopeful for the documentary but if you sneezed, you would miss that he barely mentioned animal agriculture and its rape of the environment.

[@artistsanomalous7369]

Obviously he couldn't not mention it, that would be nothing short of criminal. But he also knows that bringing it up makes people angry, defensive and in denial, so he instead just skimmed over it without doing it proper justice.

[@puidemare2337]

And monocropping is not raping the environment? Depleting of the soil's fertility through monocropping is not destroying the environment?

[@puidemare2337]

@Deanoss Last That's the thing, isn't it? People love to cherry pick things to support their argument. Even if he did eat meat, environmental destruction is much more nuanced and complex than just not eating animals. What I don't like is all the righteousness vegans display onto others who don't agree with their narrative.

[@orla9877]

​@@puidemare2337 the point is that going vegan is the most productive and effective way to help the environment as an individual. you have the ability to change your diet to help animals and the environment. why not do it? vegans aren't saying other factors don't come into play, but going plant-based is what makes the disproportionally biggest impact.

[@puidemare2337]

@@orla9877 Explain to me how that is so? Explain to me how destroying an entire ecosystem to monocrop is environmentally good again? And how does going vegan make the biggest impact? I'm asking as a former longtime vegan. Maybe I missed something?

[@meister911]

finally calling him out on still not being vegan!

[@toobelxxx]

it doesnt matter, he already had a good impact on society and wild life, he doesnt have to be perfect.

[@meister911]

@@toobelxxx he still supports animal agriculture and the dairy industry, so it kind of does matter

[@GotFaculty]

@@toobelxxx He's very passionate about conserving the world so he should know about the biggest and easiest thing people can do to literally save the world like he wants

[@ThePeacePlant]

David is not going to be a vegan. The circle of life for humans includes eating animals and if someone knows about circle of life is eating other animals. But you are using your human sentiment to justify not killing animals for food. Vegan mindset and diet is man made. Take your supplements

[@GotFaculty]

@@ThePeacePlant selective breeding, artificial insemination, taking a babies milk from another species, holding them in cages, rigging up-to milking machines, pigs get their tail cut off, ears cut, teeth grinded down, put into a gas chamber where they scream to death and try to escape - the co2 burns the mucus membranes in their eyes, lungs and throat, baby boy cows and chickens all killed close to or on their first day of life, chickens losing so many eggs their bones get brittle and break, their beaks get sawed off Ect ect ect so many fucked up things happen in animal agriculture This is not the circle of life.

[@LouisGedo]

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

[@davefx7949]

You bloody vegans! Eating meat is natural!! Aaaaah Stop telling me what I can and can't do! Sorry, I don't mean any of what I just typed. I'm vegan too. I'm just early and the 'anti-vegan' types aren't here to make incredibly entertaining and ignorant comments yet. Thought I just give you something to hold you off while we wait.

[@davefx7949]

@Iron Gamer So when someone says 'Eating animals is natural'. They're making no kind of point at all? Just pointing out the fact that animals aren't man made?? Interesting. Thank you for that.

[@michaeladeniran1000]

@@davefx7949 tons of insects are killed for human crops and insects are animals so your diet is not as Cruelty free as you think

[@davefx7949]

@@michaeladeniran1000 You're right. Insects are killed. But more plants are used in an animal based diet. Animals eat remember. I could also argue that insects are far less sentient too. So my diet is still overall the far, far, far lesser evil. Do you not want to avoid animal suffering? Do you just not care? Wait, why are you here? Why did you look up a vegan video?

[@davefx7949]

@Iron Gamer Wait, what side are you on here? I mean. At the end of the day. Something being natural or not doesn't really matter. A lot of horrible things happen in nature. Are you vegan? Did you take my original post seriously?

[@ALBUMOF2008]

National treasure or not his vision for the future is idealistic not realistic. 8 billion people can’t sustainably farm fish lol.

[@hannahroselipman]

Exactly!!

[@Assassin99584]

You clearly didn’t watch the documentary or understand it if you did watch it

[@Ganpignanus]

farmed fish require trawled fish to be fed to them. trawling is incredibly destructive to the ocean. farmed fish sustainablility is a big lie. i agree with you. i live by the sea and am vegan.

[@mistahkurtz2351]

Farmed fish isn't sustainable or healthy, because they are predatory fish and pumped full of antibiotics, etc. But fishermen in coastal villages (especially in third world countries) have been fishing sustainably for thousands of years. It is only commercial fishing, and the gluttony of the first world that is ruining the oceans.

[@ALBUMOF2008]

@@Assassin99584 and why do you say that?

[@Paperheartparticles]

You’re the national treasure, Ed. 💜

[@metalcorpseman5433]

Ed is a global treasure

[@SNinjaQK]

he's the second coming of jesus

[@aSyMbolden]

💜

[@ethanwise2424]

Nah it's bs

[@Lisa-nn6no]

Ed you give us all hope!

[@ksitigarbha9787]

You'd think after observing animals for 90 years he'd figure out those canines aren't for meat

[@Assassin99584]

@Juba - يوبا - ⵊⵓⴱⴰ hippos don’t use their teeth for eating they use them in the way elephants use their tusks and gorillas do eat meat sometimes

[@Assassin99584]

The majority of the time they are for meat and ours definitely are

[@hollyshaw4580]

Says you, not science.

[@Assassin99584]

@@hollyshaw4580 are you responding to me?

[@Assassin99584]

@@hollyshaw4580 if you are responding to me then that’s not true science says the same thing I am

[@HAAHmemes]

Would love to see a nature documentary produced by Ed.

[@Assassin99584]

So basically a documentary with false information and pushing an agenda

[@StarWarsWhovian]

@@Assassin99584 No.

[@Assassin99584]

@@StarWarsWhovian well it would be unless he actually made a documentary without false information or to agenda push but I don’t see that happening

[@StarWarsWhovian]

@@Assassin99584 What "false information" or "agenda push"?

[@hollyshaw4580]

When did nonviolence become an "agenda?"

[@OfficialXeuphoria]

Amazing work Ed thank you for all that you're doing ❤️

[@prescindaduggan6707]

I am always blown away by you, Ed. You are an amazing speaker and beautiful human being. Much love and light to you always.

[@danfothergill]

I have a deep feeling that Ed will follow in similar footsteps to David in terms of becoming a voice which most everyday people will be respect and be impacted by in one or more ways.

[@Assassin99584]

But David doesn’t have an agenda Ed does

[@MukulVyas5]

Same. I even see him winning a Nobel peace prize.

[@Assassin99584]

@@MukulVyas5 lol no

[@MukulVyas5]

@@Assassin99584 Thanks for commenting on vegan videos. It shows people how idiotic one can be because of the indoctrination, it boosts the reach of these videos and you also represent non-vegans as idiotic thus encouraging them to vegan. So keep commenting; probably the ONLY thing that you do which is vegan and involuntarily FOR veganism.

[@withlove-emi]

@@Assassin99584 I realize you're just a troll. But environmental activism is just as much an "agenda" as vegan activism is. You just disdain one even though it goes hand-in-hand with the other.

[@tobygosling1653]

Liked the documentary but 100% agree with you Ed, wish he would go vegan.

[@govegannotfeegan4854]

won't make much difference, he is 94

[@lismarcel]

@@govegannotfeegan4854 it would make a difference because lots of people look up to him

[@govegannotfeegan4854]

@@lismarcel well yeah if he made it public, but if he went vegan in quiet for his own personal reasons not much

[@govegannotfeegan4854]

@Invisible Man i don't think that needed to be said, im sure he would love that but not necessarily something you need to say but i do get what your saying

[@govegannotfeegan4854]

@Invisible Man most vegans act out of emotions, but their are vegans that can be smart juno

[@matthewburnett9850]

Ed, we really need to get you on the Joe Rogan podcast.

[@angelagallagher8136]

Yes yes yes.... I'd love to see that...

[@ljuvalivet]

Eugh... I know he's popular but do we need to engage him?

[@matthewburnett9850]

@@ljuvalivet Joe Rogan keeps peddling easily debunked arguments e.g. crop deaths, plants have feelings, vegan deficiencies etc... and its one of the biggest podcasts in the world so many people probably believe his nonsense. A knowledgable and respectful activist like Ed could engage and change a lot of minds, if not Rogan's.

[@Papajsko]

Joe would never have a guest on who could shut him up:( also, facts dont sell, whatever people want to hear sells

[@jiminnature3394]

Joe rogan has a huge anti vegan agenda. Even when James Wilkes got him to admit that a vegan diet is perfectly healthy, he still takes no notice

[@Impossibleshadow]

Greenpeace found a solution to fishing in protected area's. They dumped gaint rocks in the no fish zones that damage the nets. So if the fisherman tries to commit s crime they would just break their nets. Yes they got sued by the industry for it but they won. (In the Netherlands)

[@Ganpignanus]

good idea. the tribes here put auto wrecks into sea for the same purpose. it kept japanese fishing poachers from trawling. nice damage to the nets. not advocating dumping cars, it's just something i know happened.

[@theprogressivewest]

I watched the doc last night and was thinking about your points as well. Why didn't he just call for veganism straight up?

[@Assassin99584]

Because the documentary wasn’t pushing a vegan agenda

[@Assassin99584]

@Mueed NUFC no the agenda is the vegan agenda

[@80slimshadys]

@@Assassin99584 The agenda to harm less beings? Oh so you are pro-harm and want there to be as much suffering as possible? Why would anyone take what someone like that had to say, seriously? It just so happens that harming less animals coincides with it being the most environmental option. Stop your whining about conspiracies.

[@rubensoeteman]

My guess is that he doesn't own the solution fully himself, hence the weak ending.

[@toobelxxx]

I think if you eat almost plant based and from time to time grass fed beef, that would be more beneficial to the envirmoment than just going fully vegan, because we could consume grass fed beef without planting anymore crops or soy for them, so that means we would plant less plant based options for humans and free more land, because we already got the energy from the cow. seems right?

[@giselafiege7169]

“What is legal isn’t always moral” Let this sink in, repeat it often to other’s. Change is always difficult to fully embrace initially, we are creatures of habit. Habits can be changed!

[@verifyhumanity-compassionm1297]

Wouldn't it be lovely to line the legal system up with morality!

[@Scooterbeerrun]

what is moral?

[@SGF08Y]

Think landlords needs to be told this when they try to argue that they're not just pocketing other people's wages.

[@twintwo1429]

Lack of change is also hard to fully embrace. If people want others to change then those same people must be willing to change. Its called compromise.

[@evilsbrowndog4068]

Moral would be if a vegan tresspasses on private property and steals livestock then you should be allowed to shoot that vegan.

[@willb362]

Ed for President.

[@bexie1992]

We don't have a president.

[@willb362]

@@bexie1992 Its a joke, lighten up.

[@tempestive1]

​@@bexie1992don't worry, maybe you'll catch up to the rest of the modern world in that sense, some day :p

[@charlix3]

@@tempestive1 Bro “modern” 💀 I would much rather live in a functional kingdom than a dysfunctional republic

[@fannyboni472]

​@@charlix3britain..functional!? 😂😂😂

[@thevegandragon4676]

Excellent points. I have been thinking exactly the same. Come on David!

[@cariencatlett1282]

I think it is important to have "softer" approaches too like the documentary to draw in a wider audience. Unfortunately for a lot of people they just shut off at the idea of a full vegan diet. But if you propose a mostly plant based diet they might pause and start listening. When you are not considering animal ethics but only environmental impact it makes sense to encourage even hard core meat lovers to at least cut back.

[@narrgamedesigner2747]

The problem with no fish zones is that people will fish in the no zone fish due to global commercial use as every country would need to agree. So nothing would change. It's odd you can be around animals and talk about the planet for decades but never went vegan or vegetarian, especially he must know what goes on about various farming and forest clearing. Like it's weird to be in your ninties and never gave it a thought. He's be able to afford any diet/nutrition. I amazed he never became a better role model for the planet.

[@lashawndavarner6683]

Right! Seems Jane Goodall got it! But humans are selfish creatures. He probably enjoys his “meat” too much...so I can’t help but wonder, does he really believe what he’s saying? Do better David.

[@ladyreverie7027]

Maybe because he spent so much time observing carnivores in the wild? And thus thinks meat eating is normal and morally neutral?

[@narrgamedesigner2747]

@@ladyreverie7027 hmm possibly but he also observed other animals and close animal relatives so not sure this holds up. Yeah I guess if it re-affirned his beliefs that society upholds.

[@Assassin99584]

@@ladyreverie7027 morality is subjective and pretty sure meat is normal especially for ours species

[@jamesprice8220]

@@ladyreverie7027 that's correct, but I also think back then the research wasn't there, however now there is clear evidence a plant based diet is better for the environment I hope he will switch

[@joshuasollitt4558]

Loving your work Ed. Hitting the nail on the head as always. Keep up the great work.

[@LetsThinkDog]

I watched the documentary, and every point you raised about Sir David I agree with. A long time ago I researched his eating habits and was so disappointed. Same as I’m upset about vets and vet employees still eating meat. They are supposed to save lives. It’s a mad world.

[@meandmeatmeoverthere]

Stop speaking for the majority.

[@narayangopal62]

Ed is so polite and articulate. Am a Vegan but have to learn these skills.

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

I'm glad you made this video because I had the same feelings

[@andruberriosbuzura7835]

I'm glad to know that more people thought the same thing after watching the documentary. I thought sir David was very inconsistent with the sustainable fishing arguments, but at least he brought other matters into attention for the viewers. Great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻 greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@zodd67]

Yeah perfect way to give people an excuse to go pescatarian or something instead of considering veganism due to it still being radical or extreme in a lot of peoples mind's

[@mihaimarcu4435]

I've become vegan thanks to you for a month now and I can't express my gratitude enough! I've also becone quite vocal about veganism and have started looking into activism /voluntary work. Thank you, Ed!

[@vnr4164]

Hey are you still vegan? How is it going for you?

[@mihaimarcu4435]

@@vnr4164 Hello, yes, I still am. It's nice looking back on this comment and seeing how things evolved since then. What I said in the original comment still holds true, I'm immensely grateful for Ed's content waking me up. My "activism" has been limited to friends and family, but has enjoyed some success here and there, with my mom and a few friends going vegan themselves. Otherwise not defficient, as is popular to assume with vegans, in fact I feel and look better than I ever have, but that's to do with other factors other than my diet as well. So overall I'd say it's going well

[@vnr4164]

@@mihaimarcu4435 thank you for answering ! I've turned vegan 1 month ago and just discovered Ed channel, it's not always easy with family and friends so it s nice to see that i'm not crazy and that it's a realistic change to make ! Thanks again, i'm happy to hear all went good for you :)

[@mihaimarcu4435]

@@vnr4164 I'm lucky to have a supportive family, but I know it's not the case for all vegans, so good luck to you. Ed has a helpful episode on his podcast (The disclosure podcast) where he offers some advice, if you're interested. Hope it works out well for you

[@oddvegan9797]

And thank-you for going vegan! (Sorry if it's weird to say that in a comment.)

[@Mag_1418]

I liked that documentary, but the part about eating fish ruined it for me, and now that I've watched Ed's video, I see many more problems with it. Sir David Attenborough has a huge audience, which comes with a lot of responsibility. He should have used this opportunity to promote a vegan lifestyle.

[@zodd67]

Yeah perfect way to give people an excuse to go pescatarian or something instead of considering veganism due to it still being radical or extreme in a lot of people's minds when it's the best thing we could do...

[@mistahkurtz2351]

You have to understand that for people living in poor countries, fish forms a major part of their diet and nutrition. They have been fishermen for generations, so it is clearly sustainable when practised locally. It is *commercial fishing* that are depleting the fisheries. Why should people (whose ancestors have been fishing sustainably for thousands of years) be guilt-tripped into buying foreign mock meats/supplements when it is the so-called "civilised" countries, driven by their gluttony, that are killing/polluting the oceans?

[@Mag_1418]

@@mistahkurtz2351 The people you're talking about are obviously not the target audience of this documentary

[@mistahkurtz2351]

@@Mag_1418 The documentary specifically talked about "developing countries" and made some (controversial?) comments on their population growth... so I assumed the documentary was targeting a global audience.

[@Mag_1418]

@@mistahkurtz2351 Really, they targeted people that don't have a steady access to the Internet, let alone Netflix?... We cannot apply the same measures to first world societies as indigenous cultures and people in developing countries. That was one of the problems with the documentary itself.

[@bel9729]

I've noticed the hypocrisy and was really looking forward to you addressing it! 💚

[@PonchaYT]

I’m so glad you talked about David. He claims he loves the planet but still pays for animals to suffer.

[@sierramikain6671]

The same way _other_ people can claim to love the planet, but still drive cars.

[@naynay.5678]

@@sierramikain6671 some people need to drive cars.

[@sierramikain6671]

@@naynay.5678 No one _needs_ to drive a car. Humans have existed for over one hundred thousand years without cars. We don't _need_ cars to survive. How is this any different from the meat industry that has created a global dependency on their product. People have a choice to eat meat even though we don't necessarily need it to survive. The same way society has grown into large cities and has created a dependency for some people to own cars even though they don't necessarily need cars to survive. It's all about choice. There are alternatives like public transportation, or moving closer to where you work or carpooling. It's a _choice_ you make to own a vehicle just as it is a _choice_ you make to eat meat. You can absolutely survive as a human being without either.

[@naynay.5678]

@@sierramikain6671 some people are physically disabled and need to go places that are more far away. Someone has to drive them because they can't take public transportation.

[@sierramikain6671]

@@naynay.5678 So before the invention of cars, there were _no_ disabled people?

[@iammohdali8543]

It's very upsetting to think about the fact that we may have fishless oceans by 2048

[@Assassin99584]

If we overfish which was covered in the documentary we can easily fish sustainably

[@Assassin99584]

@Iron Gamer it was literally covered in the documentary there ways to do everything sustainably

[@Assassin99584]

@Iron Gamer not overfishing not practicing gluttony which would ease the stress on the oceans the ways we can do things are insurmountable when taking into consideration our advancement but to really get to that stage all this political and societal bs has got to go

[@Assassin99584]

@Iron Gamer get rid of political and societal bs but even that doesn’t work we may as well enjoy the planet while we have it we aren’t going to be here forever the planet has healed many many times before

[@Assassin99584]

@Iron Gamer I want fish and animal products I’m all for sustainability but I’m not waiting for that to happen if it does

[@internetanel9174]

Something I instantly got upset over was that David owns a Canada goose jacket. What a hypocrite!

[@angelagallagher8136]

I've noticed a lot of celebs when doing TV shows out and about wear these vile coats, hate them, makes me mad!!!

[@laurabalm2350]

I saw this too!! What on earth!!

[@medinabello19]

He probably doesn't think about the fur trim like most people.

[@joperet2]

Canada Goose is so obviously cruel. He is a Hypocrite!

[@veg0machine]

What if he got the jacket before he made the connection and ware's it as his burden as to never forget the wrong.

[@aparnaseshadri3062]

I'm not surprised this came through you. I had similar thoughts about what his point was anyway. I attributed his message to be for safeguarding the wilderness and contributing in bare minimum ways, wish he could promote awareness on animal cruelty in yet another documentary.

[@bookishdaydreams4993]

That was a very lovely, balanced response. Keep doing what you do!

[@trytorememberallthis]

I have to say David's other documentaries focusing on wild animals' fight, flight and sex, are also misleading, ignoring animals' deeper emotions and intelligence. In fact, animals often spend most of their times just hanging around with other animals, or be alone and zen about their environment. But I guess animals sunning and snuggling up to their mates are not as entertaining as violence and sex.

[@martaso643]

I agree SO much with your comment.

[@veganian2019]

Agreed! 👍

[@dando1898]

😂😂😂😂

[@Ganpignanus]

yes. i have a horse myself. he and his herd spend most of their time eating or hanging out in the shade under a tree enjoying each others company seemingly doing 'nothing''. that is their happiness. the subtlties of their ears moving or interacting on that level with others requires quiet viewing and does not make for spectacular tv.

[@C0L3Y]

Dave should've just admitted his hypocrisy and just advocate for full plant-based. The wishy washy reduce-tarian approach won't solve anything.

[@Assassin99584]

There is no hypocrisy your complaining because he’s not pushing vegans agendas

[@ONeill01]

@@Assassin99584 No hypocrisy? David has admitted this himself. It seems you like to troll vegan youtube channels, still waiting for you to respond to my question about your hypocrisy in defending the slaughter of animals in the Joeycarbstrong video because it is legal but not yourself if it was decreed legal to kill you

[@C0L3Y]

@@Assassin99584 Yeah, because it won't solve anything. All it will do is make meat eaters feel comfortable with what they're already doing or think they're reducing when they aren't. At the end of the day, as long as there's demand for meat and a growing population there's going to be the environmental destruction that goes with it. Plant based would solve that.

[@Assassin99584]

@@ONeill01 once you make a logical question then I’ll respond but I’m not responding to dumb illogical questions

[@ONeill01]

@@Assassin99584 Ah you see but you can't point out why it would be illogical hence why you cannot answer

[@Magda-ko6gj]

No doubt that his films are brilliant, seeing nature up so close, but I've questioned for years why David Attenborough is not vegan. He has such a huge voice, yet chooses not to use it to it's full potential. The utter privileges he has to be out in such wonderous places that I will never see in my life time, yet he still eats that beauty by eating chicken and fish and even advocates 'sustainable fishing!

[@monitatrentelman4742]

Exactly, just wrote a comment on David Attenborough instagram, to ask of he could watch Ed's You Tube reaction on he's documentary. The more who will do this, the more likely he is to watch it....

[@theaveragejoe7966]

He doesn't want to be vegan so don't make him he has done enough for this planet

[@tebs2]

What an amazing feeling I have when listening to your ideas, thanks for that Ed. YOU ARE A LEGEND!!!

[@じゃみっと]

A very fair critique. Thanks Ed

[@1lizzieh]

Sea Shepherd seems to be the only organization doing much to protect no-fish zones, but they're just not big enough and receive shockingly little support from the governments that are supposed to be watching over marine reserves. I was also wondering if you would consider doing a video on wool soon (as it's nearly the season for Christmas sweaters).

[@judysimmance657]

Sadly Greenpeace gets all the money, are not vegan and do less than Sea Shepherd.

[@miles611]

As much as I like Sir Attenborough, thank you for pointing out his cognitive dissonance.

[@jasmineharbour6045]

thank you for this, someone really needed to call him out on his hypocrisy! he tells us to switch to a plant-based diet but won't do so himself. just because he's 94 doesn't mean he can't make the switch to veganism. it's never too late to make the change. imagine how much of an impact and inspiration it would be if he could become vegan. i'm hoping he will in the near future 🤞

[@chrissiannecarpenter9871]

My mum became vegan at 90....he should do it and he can do it....but he doesn't want to...

[@Assassin99584]

He didn’t tell us he said people should eat sustainably because humans practice gluttony and overconsumption of everything

[@blackmarlin3166]

Vegans like you really hate everyone trying to do something good. Let's be honest here it's hard to persuade people to completely cut off animal from their diet so predominant plant based food is a possibility. Let's be real now vegan is idealistic but not realistic when we talk about population of massive scale.

[@AM-tb4fn]

@@blackmarlin3166 everything including us stopping murder and criminals too is idealistic but that doesn't mean we have to do the same in reality, why are non vegans concerned so much about the population than themselves?

[@helenageerts2115]

@@Assassin99584 veganism = sustainablity You can’t have a non vegan diet and eat a sustainable diet. Since animal products aren’t sustainable. This huge amount of cattle being alive in itself isn’t sustainable, in fact it’s the number 1 polluter globally.

[@killerbean5006]

I love how the sources are now in the description. Thx.

[@LePlayLp]

I watched your "Do Vegans have it wrong about Fish" Video 2 months ago. I was vegetarian for 2 and a half Years (so i didn't even eat fish), but now i'm vegan for almost 2 months, because this video led me to research more about veganism (something i didn't really do when i turned vegetarian). Thank you for that, for helping me to change my life, for changing many others, for the animals and for the planet! Change is happening and it will only get even bigger and better!

[@innoxio]

Recently I've been looking into studies of different algae species used for food. All of those studies were done from 2008 to 2014. Most of them openly stated that the point is to explore alternatives to omega 3, epa and dpa due to fish/seafood becoming limited in near future. Limited. Near future. We knew 10 years ago. "Hey earth, why are you giving me that look, do you want a hug now?"

[@oddvegan9797]

Flax seeds?

[@saxenart]

I have my notifications on, i love your video’s so much. You’re my favorite vegan youtuber. Your video’s are very educational.

[@dylanmorgan17]

I saw this film in the cinemas. It was a big part of my push to become a vegan.

[@oddvegan9797]

Well, congragulations on going vegan! That's great! :-)

[@tysonwalker7078]

Most Netflix documentaries about climate change and what we can do about it is cringe worthy

[@thatveganmuslim]

cowspiracy is a good documentary

[@RomainPennesComposer]

Chasing coral as well

[@veganian2019]

I thought I was the only one! This whole Climate debate is so warped!

[@pumpkingrantaire3861]

@@veganian2019 why?

[@loripinello5501]

Seaspiracy?

[@Jarod-te2bi]

0:35 your right I haven’t been watching his documentary’s enough.

[@rubyflowersx]

I'd been hoping you'd make this video 💚💚💚

[@ApexHerbivore]

I hope Sir Dave sees this... Anyone on Twitter who can tweet him?

[@Assassin99584]

So basically bully him into being vegan

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@Assassin99584 you little snowflake. How is that bullying?! Ed raises several interesting and valid points. Would be interesting to see how Davey boy replied.

[@Assassin99584]

@@ApexHerbivore because you are most likely going to harass him into it that’s bullying also a vegan calling someone a snowflake is ironic

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@Assassin99584 not at all. He's an old man who's stuck in his ways. Nobody is expecting him to change. Just be interesting to hear his point of view. Why is it ironic? Vegans are strong, independent, rational people who challenge the status quo and do what's right, despite knowing that 99% of people have a problem with them. Meat eaters are usually sheep who are scared of change. Like you. Don't cry, snowflake.

[@ApexHerbivore]

@@liamlayton4566 I did a lot of research before I went vegan. The moral aspect is unquestionable, but I wasn't fully convinced nutritionally, so I did a few months reading papers to find out if it was true that I could meet my nutritional requirements on a plant-based diet. Also, (if you can be bothered!) you can look into it and you'll realise animal agriculture is slowly killing the planet. There is no argument against veganism. I (reluctantly) went vegan immediately. Brainwashing, on the other hand, usually happens from birth. Also....It's about 3% and rising. And, I couldn't give a toss what you think about my online avatar. It's not the real me, I'm much more patient and polite IRL. But when talking to meat-eaters online, most of whom are incredibly disrespectful, I find it easier to just be straight to the point. If that bothers you, you're a snowflake too. Have a good day.

[@elipetrova1]

THANK YOU for being so brave for bringing this up!!! I've been thinking the exact same thing for ages, but feeling a bit guilty for being critical of Sir David Attenborough.

[@markwoodhouse838]

I watched the documentary and came away with a feeling of frustration at how the real hard hitting message could have been delivered but because David is still a omnivore he wants to protect his way of life. If you truly open your heart and your eyes the truth is plain as day. Thank you Ed for speaking the truth.

[@Assassin99584]

All humans are omnivores tho you can’t pick and choose

[@markwoodhouse838]

We are herbivores! No part of our anatomy is designed for flesh consumption.

[@Assassin99584]

@@markwoodhouse838 that’s blatantly untrue it’s a proven fact we are omnivores if we were herbivores not only would our anatomy be completely different but our appearance and we wouldn’t be able to chew or swallow meat let alone digest and process it the fact we can proves we are omnivores if you think we are herbivores then you are denying science which has proven we are omnivores our anatomy is completely designed for meat and plants

[@Assassin99584]

@@markwoodhouse838 www.google.com/amp/s/veganbiologist.com/2016/01/04/humans-are-not-herbivores/amp/ this is even a vegan biologist so you can’t use the they are biased rebuttal

[@markwoodhouse838]

Dr Milton Mills explains this subject beautifully. Take a look

[@stop3tombs]

Exactly, I was so dissapointed when he said there was a sustainable way of fishing 😓

[@Assassin99584]

There’s a sustainable way of doing everything

[@stop3tombs]

@@Assassin99584 sure, you have a point, but I guess it also depends of how many people are doing it, and there's a lot of humans. My concern is that if people get the message that there's a sustainable way of fishing, they'll continue to eat fish as if it was harmless

[@Assassin99584]

@@stop3tombs tbf everything humans do is harmful in ways because of our advancement

[@stop3tombs]

@@Assassin99584 sure, however that does not justify choosing to feed ourselves in ways that are more harmful to animals and the planet if we have an array of less harmful choices available

[@Assassin99584]

@@stop3tombs well as morality is subjective I personally see it as morally neutral so justification isn’t relevant if you want to use those less harmful choices it’s up to you if someone doesn’t then that’s up to them I personally would rather enjoy the planet then once we are gone the earth will heal and start over as it has many times if we find a sustainable way of doing things that’s great if we don’t then we don’t that’s just my view of it

[@dinosaur106]

Thank you for your work

[@__eganista6372]

I shared your video and tagged him in the tweet x

[@ise0305]

Thank you for this video!

[@camelopardalis84]

Benutzername?

[@_-Zoe-_]

As always you were right on point. I watched the film and was puzzled by the end for all the reasons you mentioned. Thanks again for a great video!

[@yazminconn1974]

I haven't even pressed play yet but from the title I'm screaming "Finally someone is saying it!" Thanks for using your platform as always Ed.

[@TheJociman]

Hey Ed, long time fan here. Regarding 7:08 I strongly suggest a TED talk called "How a handful of fishing villages sparked a marine conservation revolution | Alasdair Harris". I believe Sir Attenborough's comment makes much more sense after watching that. Lately I've come to agree with that thinking, it's impossible to protect our oceans without doing fishing correctly (rather than just banning it altogether, because it's not realistic in near future). Denying fish from our diet is option for us inland, but these poor coastal areas will not stop fishing as it's their main source of food, and all we can do is support educating the correct way to do so by making areas of conservation, letting fish populations grow, and fishing in moderation once they do so. Hope it makes sense. Tell me if I'm outright wrong, I'd love to see extensive video regarding this topic with marine conservationists, please make it happen!

[@veganforlife1203]

One must practice what he preaches walk the talk🙏☀🍀💞🌱💕🌲

[@pinkcat5011]

Just wanna how very courteous of you to address him so respectfully in the whole video as Sir David.

[@starduster2829]

Why should he have to be referred to as 'sir'? We are all equal. Not denying that he has done some great stuff, but so have others and they don't go around expecting folks to call them 'sir'.

[@dando1898]

I don’t think he would mind if you just called him David. Ed’s probably calling him Sir to be respectful to a man who’s pretty much dedicated his life trying to better this world. Yes he may have eaten a few animals but he’s saved a whole lot more. So Sir David is justified in my opinion.

[@sierramikain6671]

It's not just out of respect. He was knighted by the Royal family and with that, comes the official title of "Sir".

[@sierramikain6671]

@@starduster2829 It's not just out of respect. He was knighted by the Royal family and with that, comes the official title of "Sir". It's like someone who is a doctor, it's just "proper" to call them Dr. so and so, even if they aren't officially "on duty".

[@sierramikain6671]

@@dando1898 It's actually because he was knighted by the Royal family and with that, comes the official title of "Sir".

[@alishabsteinberger949]

Very well said Ed! I agree 100% ! Thank you for your great content!

[@laurac5800]

Thank you! I was thinking the same about the documentary. Here is my comment for the algorithm. Keep up the great work! Lots of love 💕

[@Fwobbed]

I see an issue with relying on public to cut fish consumption. Less fish eaten -> fishermen lose jobs -> less fishermen -> more fish in the sea -> remaining fishermen getting better catches -> price goes down as fishermen trawling up more or increase of fishermen -> cheaper fish on shelves -> fish becomes popular again by consumers. I mean its probably not that simple and probably ridden with errors, but will still likely end with the same cycle. Fish population rises, cheaper fish, consumption rises. I fear changing diets based on environment is unsustainable.

[@sharonannehenry]

I've been a fan of Sir Attenborough for over 20 years. It does frustrate me though that he does not come out more strongly for the plant-based diet. Thank you for a nuanced conversation about this.

[@user-gu9yq5sj7c]

David doesn't have to be vegan. Vegans don't allow people to promote veganism if they not perfectly vegan. Like Ed said, David did help people to care about the environment more. The start is a important hurdle to overcome, then people can research more, like end up on Ed. David doesn't have to be everything and perfect. We have other people like Ed for people to learn more on. But people can't if they don't have a start first. Which David helps to provide.

[@oliviaenglund]

What a shame! His guilty conscious does nothing though for the milions of fish and chickens that are brutally killed in the process 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@blackmarlin3166]

Vegans really love making everything about them

[@leenyy5994]

@@blackmarlin3166 they don't tho , they bring awarness for the exploited animals and their rights

[@theaveragejoe7966]

@@leenyy5994 plants are sentient

[@oliviamulock413]

@@theaveragejoe7966 Source?

[@ivanzth4]

As always perfect analysis. Thank you so much! 🙏🥰

[@alextesch2104]

Thanks for expressing the exact frustrations I had after watching the documentary.. David Attenborough should see your video!

[@oneswta2n]

Thank you Ed for this wonderful video....all the best to you and your team..🌱🌱🌱💪God bless....God bless

[@nerlind]

You can't just slow down with a cliff ahead. Sustainable, humane, treated well... unfortunately, just excuses to keep doing the same old. Yes, it's hard to make a 180 in behaviour right away. However, your message is loud, clear, and unwavering. Thank you.

[@redberryterf]

Great video Ed. You are a national treasure too! I am just cooking a vegan meal here while listening to you. I have been vegetarian for 2 years. Time to step up my game! Thank you for what you do. :)

[@nottingham_ChrisAllison]

This is a really great video..Thanks Ed

[@davidcollins8932]

The solution to our oceanic problem does not lie in trying to prevent fisherman from fishing. You don’t solve a problem by treating this symptom, you solve a problem by fixing the cause. The demand for fish from the world’s diet is the problem. To solve overfishing of the oceans, can only be done by changing our diets. Developed countries do not need to eat animals. Period.

[@RedAnsyn]

This was my exact reaction watching his new film - Thanks, as always, for the great content Ed.

[@hannahroselipman]

Wonderful video ed! Well said ❤️

[@marialindgr1]

You defined the feelings I had when I saw the documentary. He is so clear, but also unclear. Just don't eat fish. Thank you.

[@theaveragejoe7966]

Actually I will continue to eat fish because I like it

[@radkakopecka]

I really hope in the future people will look up to SIR Ed as much as they do to Sir David. Thank you Ed for what you do 💚

[@rosebw1077]

Thank you so much for all that you do

[@ruthbarrett7522]

Thank you for this. I can never put the words together to explain this, so your video will be shared.

[@SineHacker]

Thanks for doing this Ed 👍 I'm glad I wasn't alone with my reaction to the comments on fishing

[@Born2EditHD]

Currently eating a home made Green Cuisine plant based double (vegan) cheese burger and fries 😋 take that EU!

[@Joe_exe_07]

🔥🔥 :)

[@missym7245]

Vegans miss out on so much yummy food. Said no vegan ever 😍

[@danmariebg9368]

6 days late tho but damn, that sound like some top tier good food right there

[@thinginground5179]

gotta love them morrocan pasties

[@Peacemaker-96]

Vegetable stir fry tofu 😋

[@andrewpk2001]

Sir David’s halo slipped for me during the Jimmy Saville paedophile inquiry when victims were emerging telling their stories of abuse from years ago. Sir David was on a TV show and unrelated to the topic he was promoting was asked his opinion about the revelations. He was clearly annoyed and bruskly stated that these things are better left in the past as it’s pointless making allegations that happened such a long time ago. I was so angry. Great closure and justice for the countless victims of these heinous crimes. I’ve never seen him in the same light since. Go vegan Sir David!

[@dando1898]

Cheers for this unrelated comment.

[@Ganpignanus]

tha'ts disturbing. thanks for sharing. i did not know this.

[@marshkid1]

thank you for this video!

[@kiwifeijoa]

Was glad to see your respectful praise and strong critique of Sir David's documentary, and that you clearly state what more needs to be done. I think Sir David has a good way of gently leading reluctant people into the areas they would otherwise avoid, people who would just shut you out of their consciousness, he's a wise elder in that way. You have a youthful ability to build on that groundwork, and tell the whole truth, both of you, all of you are needed.

[@kaleidoscopicboo]

Been waiting for this one for soooo long 🤧💚 thankyou 💚

[@eddiemanship5386]

I got an Irish beef advert on this vid 💀. Guess the KZbin algorithm doesn’t no me that well

[@starduster2829]

I got the exact same advert a few seconds after reading this. KZbin also likes to recommend me something anti vegan every once in a while.

[@jussilahteenmaki3475]

@@starduster2829 I guess the algorithm know you very well :)

[@charlotteorr4908]

Ed for Prime Minister! 🙌🏻 I was left with a feeling of deep sadness rather than hope when I watched 'A Life On Our Planet'. I really needed this follow up video to reassure myself that I not the only one left feeling dissatisfied with everything that had just been told by David. I was glad I watched David's documentary although I am always sceptical about any documentary made about wildlife and our planet by any non-Vegan.

[@Simon-Smith.]

Nicely explained as usual. Thanks Ed.

[@dr.jasonfielding9667]

Thank you Ed for all you do to advocate for the animals and the planet. You give me hope that there are still people in the world who are not greedy, selfish, and egocentric. Namaste 🙏🏼

[@djcat64]

Well said Ed, as always, those videos on fishing are must watches for everyone. Anytime anyone in the future says or aludes to "fish don't feel pain" or anything along those lines, they need to watch those videos.

[@housevibez8828]

Great video bro! Keep it up :D

[@antoniaaltenkamp4879]

1:22 that wonderful, i felt that❤ just YES

[@aSyMbolden]

😙👌

[@1shakasean]

Thank you, always making excellent points!

[@vascoamaralgrilo]

Great insight, thanks!