Segment from a workshop for vegan students during my latest university tour. I hope these communication tips help you! Sign up for a free 22 day vegan challenge here: switchtovegan.co.uk Become a supporter of my activism & university touring here (thank you!): www.earthlinged.org/support FREE 122 page e-book: www.earthlinged.org/ebook I hope that you're all safe & well 💚
@Earthling Ed You could do a RUclips about the upcoming crises Ie vitamins/foods to stock up on, seeds to get/ plants to grow at home to keep you going, like a vegan prepping guide 😍
A few key takeaways for me: - Our role is to spark thought - We are that nagging voice like a child to their parent - Ask WHY - the deeper we go, the more illogical they get - Empathize with their world view, we were there and there is a whole system behind people’s immoral actions - Debating from their POV can help us empathize - Use “we” vs “you” & use open body language - Good people do bad things and bad people do good things - People being disingenuous is not a problem, what’s important is that they’re thinking about it. Thanks for this video Ed! I would love to see more content like this from you, I’m sure it would bring a lot of value to a lot of us. LOVE YOU!
I agree with everything here, but there is no such thing as a good or bad person. Peoples actions, as you’ve mentioned in your comment, are based on how they’ve been treated, beliefs that have been instilled into them and even neural structure and dietary influences. If we had been through their experiences and lived their lives, we would very likely be no different. There are beneficial as well as harmful actions, but inside, we are all the same. We all thrive on love and affection, and shrivel away when shown hate or blame. Empathy, compassion and forgiveness have an immense power to heal our deepest selves and the core being of others.
@@zain4019 I wish I saw this before I went on a rant that meating (meat-eating) caused the Corona outbreak - Vegan Chinese people would've left those bats alone.
Same , was vegetarian for a few years , than turned vegan overnight after Earthling Ed talk at a school , The way he shares Veganism should be taught in every school it's just so wonderful and incredibly logical
I've only recently become vegan. The first thing I felt was anger at myself. Then anger at humanity. Then compassion and understanding - that's the way to change the world. Thank you Ed!
I totally understand that! I'm vegan for less than a year now. Sometimes anger comes back, but it's getting easier to deal with it :) We're in this together! 💚
I love how he's able to actually argue with love and compassion with others to get his point across, which is the most productive way someone can communicate
I asked a similar question when I was 4. I asked my parents if the chicken I was eating for dinner was the same as the chicken on the tv. They told me yes, and I gave up meat on the spot lol. My parents thought it was just a phase but I absolutely refused to eat any meat they tried to give me from that point on Unfortunately I still ate eggs and cheese for a long time after that, didn't make the connection for those until much, much later
@@TheDangy I think this is because it seems like he got some tan on his skin. Before he was pretty pale, something that is not associated with healthiness (even though that is not true)
My mother does this when ever anything is said that makes her question her diet and morals. It disgusts me, she's a nice lady but when ever I mention how unhealthy something is or how animals are treated she just "doesn't want to hear it". So I don't really have much respect for her, it shows great weakness and stupidity.
@@80slimshadys Maybe see if she will come to a vegan cafe or restaurant with you and then she will see that there is an alternative to her existing diet. Some people can't imagine the alternative.
@@JB-hj2vj she has been to a vegan restaurant with me a few times, she likes the food, and she has been to another one on her own accord because the food is good but anything to do with changing and she shuts down
Kathy meat is not categorically necessary for human health. There are some rare conditions that force you to rely on meat. But to say that meat is per se essential for human health is plain wrong.
Kathy I‘m not intentionally ignoring what you said. I‘m not avoiding the conversation, as you can see i am responding to you. Okay let me see if i understood you correctly: You are not convinced that a plantbased diet is optimal or even sufficient for human health because there are people who went on such a diet and their health declined. But when they started eating animal products again they increased their health. Okay here is my response: Firstly, we don‘t exactly know what these people eat. Not every vegan diet (which is a plantbased diet) is adequate. For example a raw food diet is lacking amino acids in the long term. This means that we can’t know if their diet was adequate. Secondly, as i already said in my first response, there are people who have underlying health conditions that forces them to eat animal products because they cannot eat certain plant foods. Lastly i want to point out that there are major nutrition&diet organizations, the largest is amongst them, hold the position that *well-planned* vegan diets are adequate. Categorically means the same as „as a matter of principle“ or „inherently“ „fundamentally“ „absolutely“.
I am a new vegan, in my fourth week now :) I find it quite difficult to talk about the animal-industry with other non-vegan people. I find myself getting emotional way to fast which usually does not when I argue about anything else. Thank you for this video :)
You never fail to amaze me with the work you do Ed. It's because of you I have hope for the liberation of animals. I support Ed on his Patreon so he can keep doing what he does. Please Support Earthling Ed on his Patreon so he can keep being the face and voice of veganism! He works VERY HARD and deserves our support!
right? I asked them to turn on Earthling Ed when I was in the hospital and everyone thought he was crazy. This was in a mental hospital. Idk why some people aren't hearing us when we talk about how important it is that we rewire our brains and start over.
@@misakistalker well the science and the millions of vegans having pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, beans, rice, etc.. every day prove you won't starve for loving animals.
I am Russian too and I know English pretty well! I understand everything Ed is saying and I am planing to translate the majority of his videos! So far there is "30 days 30 excuses" series that has Russian translation for many videos, but I will make more. Ждите : ) (Я так же начала сообщество в ВК - "The Vegan Lifestyle", если интересно, подпишитесь : ) )
This was a great video and I truly admire everything you do. I often find it difficult to talk about veganism with friends and family without getting angry or annoyed. I don't want to come across as aggressive, it's just a very though thing to talk about when you're aware of everything that's happening to the animals and the environment. These tips helped a lot, thank you🙏🏻❤️
This was one of the most helpful videos I've seen. I never know quite how to talk to people about veganism. I also struggle with the guilt of being a meat eater for the past 36 years. I've only been vegan for 6 months but the guilt kills me.
I use humor to build bridges with carnists when we strike up a converstation. Planting seeds it important, and if the soil is good then the seeds will grow strong.
@@annareuber1819 Well I tend to act casual with carnists online, sometimes it works otber times it works less...if the carnist is chill and respectful it helps, and you will know when to joke, you will feel it, not about murder, but joke about food as an example, or make a pun. It helps if the carnist is not a toxic person. And please do not belittle, as I learned long ago to chill out and not be judgementa. Sonetimes I need to back away if a carnist is toxic but online I meet good people sometimes, and even a carnist can have good qualities, just as we can still have bad ones.
Oh same! Its very difficult to see the commonality between me and carnists because it just effects me so much when someone who sees what im showing and still do not find much problem with it. And yes, my family is filled with them
I’m going florida in summer (if corona lets me) and I’m so intrigued by vegans and the ethics behind it so I tried putting myself off watching too much because everyone goes on about all the amazing food in America and tells me I’ll be missing out and all sorts like that. But being me I watched one, it was one of your uni talks or something and the way you were able to counter any argument put forth it completely changed my mind, I also then watched manyyyyyyyyy more vegan documentaries and videos . I’ve never ate meat rlly I mean I ate McDonalds but that was about it and I’ve never been a cheese person I was a milk one, I’m vegan now and I’m quite proud to be. My family will let me do whatever but they understand vegetarian much more but Now I can’t wait to go America and not be drawn to the “nice food” but instead find some nice vegan food 😎❤️ thank you ed :)
Thank you, Ed. I floundered and responded in many wrong ways to verbal attacks and am doing my best to respond as you so ellequently and dilligently demonstrate.
Thank you, Ed. This video really helped. I'm newly vegan and I'm still learning how to effectively have these conversations. I've messed up a couple of times by getting a bit emotional and blurting something like "pigs are kept in horrific conditions and they're as bright as dogs" if someone says they like bacon too much to give it up. This has often resulted in awkward moments with my friends and family. What I could have done was asked a simple question and left it at that for them to ponder, such as "Does our enjoyment of the taste justify the consequences?"
I could relate to each and every sentence you said. Whenever I meet a non-vegan (aka everyone around me) I try to ‘offload’ as much into as I can to tell them about veganism. Always looking forward to your content and work. Thank you for your videos, Ed!🌱
I completely agree…it's not about "winning" the debate with people, but just getting them to think and question...I think people will often be insincere, yet are likely to ponder over it later, perhaps watch a video about it...if we just get them to the point of thinking/questioning, it's been a fruitful conversation
Earthling Ed is my celebrity crush🥰 Nah all jokes aside this dude is what a blessing in human form looks like. Not only extremely knowledgeable but also incredibly compassionate and understanding. Truly inspiring🙏
Yep, asking good questions opens people up far more to exploring their thoughts than telling what they need to know. Then you become a partner in exploration with them, rather than an adversary. Thanks, Ed, this is a solid 16.5 min of advice.
You make a great point. It is difficult for me, in the moment, to ask a question instead of off-loading info. It is so hard for me. I guess the more I try, the better I will get. Thank you for being a mentor.
Thanks for keeping me on track. Your work is amazing and long lasting. What keeps me going is thinking about how many animals get to live by my choices to not see them as food. What angers me is the lies were taught. Thanks for being my beacon of hope.
You inspire me so much! I think you are really grateful for the mission you have on the planet, because you are changing things around you, and even far away from you. Thank you!
This is supremely helpful for opening the door to new ways of thinking not only for talking with others, but for understanding ourselves better. You are a major point of inspiration and education for me. Thank you
I always wanted to be vegan since I was a small child but I was never allowed. So I went vegetarian. I took that step to challenge others. Then when I was old enough to stand up for myself I went vegan. I learnt to cook (I made vegan chilli for lunch) i am the happiest and healthiest I've ever been in my life but others put me down for my morals and my diet but in my heart I know what I'm doing is right ❤ for the animals ❤
Love all your advice, I use it whenever I'm judged for being vegan... When they can't argue it'll come down to "its my choice"... Hypocritical people, talking about how much they love their dog while eating a sausage roll, no valid argument to justify it just.. "my choice".. Where's the animals choice?! 😢😢
Yes, they argue that vegans are forcing their opinions down their throats whilst they force animals to be raised in factory farms their entire life and then killed.
@@horsermchead2504 I just say, would you trade places with any one of those animals? To truly understand we have to put ourselves in the victims place... No one would trade places because they don't want to be tortured and die, but neither do these innocents, they've done nothing wrong, nothing... Just been born non human... 😢😢😢
Great points and I think this is definitely the best method for talking to people, but just in case people do get super defensive, there's that thing called the sleeper effect, which may lead to change in the end. From my limited understanding of the sleeper effect, basically the more extreme or defensive the reaction, the more likely it won't be quickly forgotten, and more likely to lead to change in the future. Whereas a person who doesn't react much may have an easier time forgetting the information they've received as time goes by, and not change.
Totally, the "skinny vegan" myth needs to stop, folks gotta pick up them weights! Don't even have to lift very often to get rid of little girl arms lol, you put on most muscle your first year of lifting. Takes no time to get some definition.
Wander Lust Here’s a picture of a vegan athlete, Barny du Plessis, showing its very possible to be vegan and muscular: themalestrom.com/fitness/vegan-bodybuilder-barny-du-plessis/ “Barny du Plessis is the world’s first vegan bodybuilder and Mr Universe 2014, amongst other national and international titles. Du Plessis went vegan after retiring from bodybuilding in 2013 due to an ever-growing list of health concerns which included hernias and acid reflux. After adopting a vegan lifestyle, the bodybuilder saw his fitness radically improve and he returned to the stage - winning the prestigious Mr Universe title in 2014. "These days I train half as much, do half as much but get better results. Why? Only one answer, going vegan, GMO free, and organic. My body is running perfectly," du Plessis told the Metro. On getting back into competing after turning vegan with his partner, Josie - World’s Strongest Woman 2010 - du Plessis said: "We now have a point to prove and a massive incentive. We are representing the vegans of the world, all the animals and the environment. My crusade is to show the world that we can live a healthy, happy, and prosperous life without exploitation of innocent creatures."”
Wow, thanks so much for posting this segment! I love these concepts -- trying to approach the word "humane" objectively, while taking a more global approach to why the other arguments exist. Understanding the other side is hard, but I learn a lot from the way you question and discuss other people's view to show them how actions are or aren't morally justified.
I’m really thankful that someone traduced this , it would be wonderful if so many people of many different languages understand what Ed said . In a way , this great advice it’s useful to share and start that talk, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤️
Brilliant video Ed, I keep watching it to help me in conversations because I find it so difficult to talk about probably the most emotive thing in my life without getting over passionate and frustrated, your guidelines are perfect💞🌱
Meanwhile when I ask if sensory pleasure justifies harming someone, the majority of people say yes... And when I compare it to other injustices they get extremely mad like HOW DARE YOU COMPARE EATING ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO HARMING THIS OTHER GROUP. They say sensory pleasure doesn't justify other injustices but eating dead animals and their secretions is justified because it feels nice...
You first have to prove that killing animals for food is injustice. Saying that it is is and going from there is either ignorant or intellectually dishonest.
@@nottodaytay5858 You said that about sensory pleasures, and then you said how you compare the answer with injustices (presumably slavery, racism, sexism, etc). The fact remains is that you can't just call it injustice, you have to argue that it is, first.
I posted this on my page thanks Ed. The thing about confronting someone if their sensory pleasures are more important than an animal's rights does not seem to be overly successful. If they are taught over and over about health benefits, I think it works better.
Thank you so much for this video Ed. The socratic method will be used in my next debate at the dinner table. My mom and stephdad already turned vegetarian last year and I am so proud of myself and my sister for achieving this. We admire your videos.
What an inspiration you are and a true force for good in this world Ed.I bet that your parents are proud of you.Keep up the exceptional animal advocacy.🙂🐾
When we question someone, we question their CONSCIENCE! And that works wonders in questioning even the most stubborn souls out there.... Veganism is meant to be! If there is one, the future is vegan! *PEACE* ~Deepsri 🇮🇳 Climate change and vegan activist of 15 ♀️
I love your videos. After been vegan for 20 years...I really don’t have the energy to talk to people so much as you do. But thanks for what you’re doing!
@@georgestang2986 1) industrial farming only amounts to 24% of all environmental 'damage' 2) meat is not bad for our health's 3) humans are not designed to eat just plants 4) a processed diet is not exclusive to a meat diet 5) the west actually consume more plants than they do meat... 6) humans will die if we are forced to eat vegan. 7) you cannot condition someone to eat meat but have no choice when it comes to vegetables....
A great intelligent voice , Ive leaned to put views over without my head spinning around 180 %.. A great voice for the our four legged and feathered friends.Loved the commeny below about DeVinci..xx
Southy aight big boy 🥵😫🥺 I’d gladly worship someone who promotes kindness and fights unnecessary violence towards innocent, sentient creatures. He’s a good guy, I agree with most what he says, so I support what he does 💦💦 h0t
Southy yeah I do actually agree with that. I think Ed does a good job of convincing but I see your point. I have seen a few vegans that can get vicious real quick. Just remember that most vegans have seen horrific slaughterhouse footage and are very passionate about their cause. I am, too. It’s got a lot to do with empathy. So sorry if we can get angry, but if you would’ve seen the stuff we’ve seen, you’d probably rethink some of the stuff you’ve been taught.
I started for my health then I got thinking about animal welfare. It's weird being from "they're just animals" To "they are animals but don't deserve to be dominated over, they are self aware and have emotions so if I wouldn't want to be a farm animal then neither do they"
Definitely planting the seed is a great thing.....also, most people, including myself, start with defiance and will leave the discussion unchanged. But the next day the same friend will send me a photo of some vegan product they saw at the grocery store or maybe even in their own fridge. Then a couple days later a photo of their dinner which has no meat or something. Sometimes they realize they are closer to being vegan than they thought. They can continue to ruminate about the discussion on their own. So don't think its all for none if they leave the conversation unchanged.
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Segment from a workshop for vegan students during my latest university tour. I hope these communication tips help you!
Sign up for a free 22 day vegan challenge here: switchtovegan.co.uk
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FREE 122 page e-book: www.earthlinged.org/ebook
I hope that you're all safe & well 💚
Made an edit of one of your epic speeches. ruclips.net/video/zWtNJ1DZPW0/видео.html
@Earthling Ed
You could do a RUclips about the upcoming crises
Ie vitamins/foods to stock up on, seeds to get/ plants to grow at home to keep you going, like a vegan prepping guide 😍
Sending love from Miami🙏🏻❤️
Hello please debate me ? I think vegans are just as bad as non vegans .
Ashkan Mousavi why do you think that?
I was always vegan at heart, cultural norms bullied me and lied to me as a tiny child
Gilli Sleigh
Yes:))
I can relate!
As we all were :)
Exactly how I felt!
We’re all born vegan
A few key takeaways for me:
- Our role is to spark thought
- We are that nagging voice like a child to their parent
- Ask WHY - the deeper we go, the more illogical they get
- Empathize with their world view, we were there and there is a whole system behind people’s immoral actions
- Debating from their POV can help us empathize
- Use “we” vs “you” & use open body language
- Good people do bad things and bad people do good things
- People being disingenuous is not a problem, what’s important is that they’re thinking about it.
Thanks for this video Ed! I would love to see more content like this from you, I’m sure it would bring a lot of value to a lot of us. LOVE YOU!
I agree with everything here, but there is no such thing as a good or bad person. Peoples actions, as you’ve mentioned in your comment, are based on how they’ve been treated, beliefs that have been instilled into them and even neural structure and dietary influences. If we had been through their experiences and lived their lives, we would very likely be no different.
There are beneficial as well as harmful actions, but inside, we are all the same. We all thrive on love and affection, and shrivel away when shown hate or blame. Empathy, compassion and forgiveness have an immense power to heal our deepest selves and the core being of others.
@@zain4019 I wish I saw this before I went on a rant that meating (meat-eating) caused the Corona outbreak - Vegan Chinese people would've left those bats alone.
Thank you for compiling these points! I am quite busy so I don't have time to watch the entire thing. You are a lifesaver!
Thanks for the breakdown very helpful!
@@thehigherevolutionary that's not how corona came about.
I transitioned to being vegan overnight because of you. Thank you for all that you do! I'm regretful that I couldn't do this before
Dawon Han bless you. Stay strong. U r on the right side of history.
Yay !! I’m so happy for you ❤️
혹시 한국사람이에요? 한국인이라면 한국에서 비건으로 살아요?
Same , was vegetarian for a few years , than turned vegan overnight after Earthling Ed talk at a school , The way he shares Veganism should be taught in every school
it's just so wonderful and incredibly logical
Me too. Everything he said aligned with my values and beliefs. I was meant to be Vegan.
I've only recently become vegan. The first thing I felt was anger at myself. Then anger at humanity. Then compassion and understanding - that's the way to change the world. Thank you Ed!
@mikhail coffin Would you like to debate on an intellectual level or are you just being insulting for the sake of it?
mikhail coffin bahahahahahaha
I totally understand that! I'm vegan for less than a year now. Sometimes anger comes back, but it's getting easier to deal with it :) We're in this together! 💚
@@chris_stacey why not both?
@@samuellane4437 I'm not sure what you mean. Would you care to explain?
Advice from Vegan Jesus to vegans, we welcome it.
Ed is Vegan Jesus? I thought it was Joey Carbstrong - or JC for short . .
Wayward Winchester that’s blasphemy claiming Ed to be Jesus
@@TheGreyzer1 *Vegan Jesus
You'll take advice from vegan Jesus but not advice from the true Jesus, who was killed and then rose(Romans 5:8).
WWED(What Would Ed DO)
Such a great communicator, you inspire and educate so many, thank you.
I love how he's able to actually argue with love and compassion with others to get his point across, which is the most productive way someone can communicate
He really does
Today marks my five year anniversary of being vegan 🌱💜 I hope to someday be like you
When i was 4, i asked my parents, if if the chicken suffered, if i was eating it and they laughed. I still don’t get why though...
That's incredible that you had such awareness..
ignorance
Denial. ...
I asked a similar question when I was 4. I asked my parents if the chicken I was eating for dinner was the same as the chicken on the tv. They told me yes, and I gave up meat on the spot lol.
My parents thought it was just a phase but I absolutely refused to eat any meat they tried to give me from that point on
Unfortunately I still ate eggs and cheese for a long time after that, didn't make the connection for those until much, much later
Ed’s temperament is exemplary. Such a great role model for the vegan movement.
Is Ed getting... younger?
I mean, he is the vegan Jesus. Ageing doesnt exist for him
I don't like to focus on physical appearances but Ed is looking quite healthy lately.
@@TheDangy I think this is because it seems like he got some tan on his skin. Before he was pretty pale, something that is not associated with healthiness (even though that is not true)
@@evanscarborough7939 Nope. It's Joey Carbstrong . . JC Himself.
Club Sanjuichi ehhhh boring, can one of you veg tards tell me how a vegan world is happening please..
What is the most frustrating thing for me is when people just avoid the conversation in the first place.
My mother does this when ever anything is said that makes her question her diet and morals. It disgusts me, she's a nice lady but when ever I mention how unhealthy something is or how animals are treated she just "doesn't want to hear it". So I don't really have much respect for her, it shows great weakness and stupidity.
@@80slimshadys Maybe see if she will come to a vegan cafe or restaurant with you and then she will see that there is an alternative to her existing diet. Some people can't imagine the alternative.
@@JB-hj2vj she has been to a vegan restaurant with me a few times, she likes the food, and she has been to another one on her own accord because the food is good but anything to do with changing and she shuts down
Kathy meat is not categorically necessary for human health. There are some rare conditions that force you to rely on meat. But to say that meat is per se essential for human health is plain wrong.
Kathy I‘m not intentionally ignoring what you said. I‘m not avoiding the conversation, as you can see i am responding to you. Okay let me see if i understood you correctly: You are not convinced that a plantbased diet is optimal or even sufficient for human health because there are people who went on such a diet and their health declined. But when they started eating animal products again they increased their health. Okay here is my response: Firstly, we don‘t exactly know what these people eat. Not every vegan diet (which is a plantbased diet) is adequate. For example a raw food diet is lacking amino acids in the long term. This means that we can’t know if their diet was adequate. Secondly, as i already said in my first response, there are people who have underlying health conditions that forces them to eat animal products because they cannot eat certain plant foods. Lastly i want to point out that there are major nutrition&diet organizations, the largest is amongst them, hold the position that *well-planned* vegan diets are adequate. Categorically means the same as „as a matter of principle“ or „inherently“ „fundamentally“ „absolutely“.
Hey Ed 🖤 we went to school together, glad to see you doing so well 🤙🏼
Ellie Smurthwaite That’s so cool!
What was he like in school?!
Yeah he was really nice, used to sit together in music and we were in the same friend group. One of the nicest people I went to school with.
Curious, have you transitioned to veganism since you learned of Ed’s work?
If we follow his sincere and calm approach we can charge the world.
So wise, so compassionate, so inspiring. Ed, thank you for your diligence in making this world a better place.
I am a new vegan, in my fourth week now :) I find it quite difficult to talk about the animal-industry with other non-vegan people.
I find myself getting emotional way to fast which usually does not when I argue about anything else.
Thank you for this video :)
Generally people who eat meat (like myself) really couldn’t give a fuck.
That's a really sad mindset @@atriggeredsjw8532
Education wins. Give people the tools to consciously align their own morals and actions.
People with savior complexes really irk me.
To be honest: I have been this "aggressive vegan" too long. You with your way of communicating are such a good role model for me 💚
You never fail to amaze me with the work you do Ed.
It's because of you I have hope for the liberation of animals.
I support Ed on his Patreon so he can keep doing what he does.
Please Support Earthling Ed on his Patreon so he can keep being the face and voice of veganism!
He works VERY HARD and deserves our support!
I've been on his patreon too. Since 1.5 years ago.
Ed, you're a gift to this world. Your message is being heard. I just wish that more people were listening right now!
Eventually, one day, bit by bit.
right? I asked them to turn on Earthling Ed when I was in the hospital and everyone thought he was crazy. This was in a mental hospital. Idk why some people aren't hearing us when we talk about how important it is that we rewire our brains and start over.
@I Coroa I’d love to see your evidence of this. What is pacifist activism?
@aeoneditingserviceNo you’re losing because you people are lunatics.
Make subtitles PLEASE. I am from Russia and i am learning english
Try the RUclips ones for now.
Крутой чел:) Который открывает людям глаза
@@misakistalker well the science and the millions of vegans having pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, beans, rice, etc.. every day prove you won't starve for loving animals.
@@misakistalker why did i gain 32 pounds then ):
I am Russian too and I know English pretty well! I understand everything Ed is saying and I am planing to translate the majority of his videos! So far there is "30 days 30 excuses" series that has Russian translation for many videos, but I will make more. Ждите : ) (Я так же начала сообщество в ВК - "The Vegan Lifestyle", если интересно, подпишитесь : ) )
you're probably my favorite human being.... you seem pleasant to speak to in person :( i hope i get the chance one day!
I agree, although I don’t like humans much.
@@sarahdeshay1394 I dislike 90% but there is nothing ed could do to make me dislike him hehehe. Rock on xoxo
Danke!
This was a great video and I truly admire everything you do. I often find it difficult to talk about veganism with friends and family without getting angry or annoyed. I don't want to come across as aggressive, it's just a very though thing to talk about when you're aware of everything that's happening to the animals and the environment. These tips helped a lot, thank you🙏🏻❤️
Thanks!
This was one of the most helpful videos I've seen. I never know quite how to talk to people about veganism. I also struggle with the guilt of being a meat eater for the past 36 years. I've only been vegan for 6 months but the guilt kills me.
All that matters is that you move forward peacefully
It hurts us all, the only thing we can do is to convince others to change too. I have turned many people vegan online, It's a form of catharsis
Thanks Bot
Thank-you:)
Do not blame yourself, blame society and especially the industry, who works so hard to keep the truth hidden from you!
You'll regret it, at some point
I use humor to build bridges with carnists when we strike up a converstation. Planting seeds it important, and if the soil is good then the seeds will grow strong.
I love this!
Can you give examples? I have problems finding humor when talking about these sad topics. Examples would be much appreciated! 🙏
@@annareuber1819 Well I tend to act casual with carnists online, sometimes it works otber times it works less...if the carnist is chill and respectful it helps, and you will know when to joke, you will feel it, not about murder, but joke about food as an example, or make a pun. It helps if the carnist is not a toxic person. And please do not belittle, as I learned long ago to chill out and not be judgementa. Sonetimes I need to back away if a carnist is toxic but online I meet good people sometimes, and even a carnist can have good qualities, just as we can still have bad ones.
Otakun The Vegan> Like most vegans, your rambling is a sign brain damage.
most powerful tool: the art of contradiction and making them think about their actions
Good idea.
I tend to get very accusory when talking to Carnists, "we" not "you" is probably the best thing I took away from this.
I think I just leveled up!
gesus44 I’m proud of you
Oh same! Its very difficult to see the commonality between me and carnists because it just effects me so much when someone who sees what im showing and still do not find much problem with it. And yes, my family is filled with them
@@p.ananditaosmec-0673 no such thing as carnism mate.
You are effectively trying to de-humanise humans when you say that....
@@AliceRoche-ii2ke lol just because vegans speak the true definition of what unnatural killing you are doing doesnt mean "theres no such thing".
I think the "we" version and also the "you" version works.
LOVE you Ed... Thank you
I’m going florida in summer (if corona lets me) and I’m so intrigued by vegans and the ethics behind it so I tried putting myself off watching too much because everyone goes on about all the amazing food in America and tells me I’ll be missing out and all sorts like that. But being me I watched one, it was one of your uni talks or something and the way you were able to counter any argument put forth it completely changed my mind, I also then watched manyyyyyyyyy more vegan documentaries and videos . I’ve never ate meat rlly I mean I ate McDonalds but that was about it and I’ve never been a cheese person I was a milk one, I’m vegan now and I’m quite proud to be. My family will let me do whatever but they understand vegetarian much more but Now I can’t wait to go America and not be drawn to the “nice food” but instead find some nice vegan food 😎❤️ thank you ed :)
Thank you Ed for your work, it really inspires so many of us
This has been the most helpful video i've seen regarding outreach. Ever.
Questions are the answer’s - very powerful. Thank You!
Thank you, Ed. I floundered and responded in many wrong ways to verbal attacks and am doing my best to respond as you so ellequently and dilligently demonstrate.
I just leave this message to help the algorithm and that these videos reach more people, oh and to tell Ed that I love him.
Thank you, Ed. This video really helped.
I'm newly vegan and I'm still learning how to effectively have these conversations. I've messed up a couple of times by getting a bit emotional and blurting something like "pigs are kept in horrific conditions and they're as bright as dogs" if someone says they like bacon too much to give it up. This has often resulted in awkward moments with my friends and family. What I could have done was asked a simple question and left it at that for them to ponder, such as "Does our enjoyment of the taste justify the consequences?"
I could relate to each and every sentence you said. Whenever I meet a non-vegan (aka everyone around me) I try to ‘offload’ as much into as I can to tell them about veganism.
Always looking forward to your content and work. Thank you for your videos, Ed!🌱
Earthling Ed is one of my idols in the truest sense.
Someone to emulate.
Thank you for sharing. I will be applying these practices on my RUclips channel!
I completely agree…it's not about "winning" the debate with people, but just getting them to think and question...I think people will often be insincere, yet are likely to ponder over it later, perhaps watch a video about it...if we just get them to the point of thinking/questioning, it's been a fruitful conversation
I wish I could speak like you Ed! I love your voice!
Earthling Ed is my celebrity crush🥰
Nah all jokes aside this dude is what a blessing in human form looks like. Not only extremely knowledgeable but also incredibly compassionate and understanding. Truly inspiring🙏
Yep, asking good questions opens people up far more to exploring their thoughts than telling what they need to know. Then you become a partner in exploration with them, rather than an adversary. Thanks, Ed, this is a solid 16.5 min of advice.
Thank you very much Ed, I was losing it to date and you brought me back to surface
You make a great point. It is difficult for me, in the moment, to ask a question instead of off-loading info. It is so hard for me. I guess the more I try, the better I will get. Thank you for being a mentor.
Thanks for keeping me on track. Your work is amazing and long lasting. What keeps me going is thinking about how many animals get to live by my choices to not see them as food. What angers me is the lies were taught. Thanks for being my beacon of hope.
You inspire me so much! I think you are really grateful for the mission you have on the planet, because you are changing things around you, and even far away from you. Thank you!
You're the best Ed, keep on inspiring!
This is supremely helpful for opening the door to new ways of thinking not only for talking with others, but for understanding ourselves better. You are a major point of inspiration and education for me. Thank you
I always wanted to be vegan since I was a small child but I was never allowed. So I went vegetarian. I took that step to challenge others. Then when I was old enough to stand up for myself I went vegan. I learnt to cook (I made vegan chilli for lunch) i am the happiest and healthiest I've ever been in my life but others put me down for my morals and my diet but in my heart I know what I'm doing is right ❤ for the animals ❤
I have so much love for you Ed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love all your advice, I use it whenever I'm judged for being vegan...
When they can't argue it'll come down to "its my choice"...
Hypocritical people, talking about how much they love their dog while eating a sausage roll, no valid argument to justify it just.. "my choice"..
Where's the animals choice?! 😢😢
Yes, they argue that vegans are forcing their opinions down their throats whilst they force animals to be raised in factory farms their entire life and then killed.
Yes, they act as though vegans force their opinions down other’s throats and then force animals to be intensively farmed and killed.
@@horsermchead2504 I just say, would you trade places with any one of those animals? To truly understand we have to put ourselves in the victims place...
No one would trade places because they don't want to be tortured and die, but neither do these innocents, they've done nothing wrong, nothing... Just been born non human... 😢😢😢
Thank you!! Very helpful tips and advice
Ed, you're a legend! Thank you so much for everything you do. Terrific advice here!
Great points and I think this is definitely the best method for talking to people, but just in case people do get super defensive, there's that thing called the sleeper effect, which may lead to change in the end. From my limited understanding of the sleeper effect, basically the more extreme or defensive the reaction, the more likely it won't be quickly forgotten, and more likely to lead to change in the future. Whereas a person who doesn't react much may have an easier time forgetting the information they've received as time goes by, and not change.
Looks like Ed finally got tired of people telling him vegans were skinny and weak so he got jacked to prove them wrong
Totally, the "skinny vegan" myth needs to stop, folks gotta pick up them weights! Don't even have to lift very often to get rid of little girl arms lol, you put on most muscle your first year of lifting. Takes no time to get some definition.
He just wore a tight shirt
Game changers on Netflix
Are you actually for real mate?...
You class his physique as being jacked?... really? 😂😂😂
Wander Lust
Here’s a picture of a vegan athlete, Barny du Plessis, showing its very possible to be vegan and muscular: themalestrom.com/fitness/vegan-bodybuilder-barny-du-plessis/
“Barny du Plessis is the world’s first vegan bodybuilder and Mr Universe 2014, amongst other national and international titles.
Du Plessis went vegan after retiring from bodybuilding in 2013 due to an ever-growing list of health concerns which included hernias and acid reflux. After adopting a vegan lifestyle, the bodybuilder saw his fitness radically improve and he returned to the stage - winning the prestigious Mr Universe title in 2014.
"These days I train half as much, do half as much but get better results. Why? Only one answer, going vegan, GMO free, and organic. My body is running perfectly," du Plessis told the Metro.
On getting back into competing after turning vegan with his partner, Josie - World’s Strongest Woman 2010 - du Plessis said: "We now have a point to prove and a massive incentive. We are representing the vegans of the world, all the animals and the environment. My crusade is to show the world that we can live a healthy, happy, and prosperous life without exploitation of innocent creatures."”
❤️ Such a helpful talk, thank you Ed!
Wow, thanks so much for posting this segment! I love these concepts -- trying to approach the word "humane" objectively, while taking a more global approach to why the other arguments exist. Understanding the other side is hard, but I learn a lot from the way you question and discuss other people's view to show them how actions are or aren't morally justified.
You’re awesome Ed ❤️👏🏻
I really love this.
Especially the “we”’ language. Non-accusatory is the best way IMO
Great video with a great message! Thank you for doing what you do, Ed!
Watched game changer today. Well it certainly opens your eyes 👀
I’m really thankful that someone traduced this , it would be wonderful if so many people of many different languages understand what Ed said . In a way , this great advice it’s useful to share and start that talk, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤️
Thank you very much for this insightful video. I really like that most of your statements don't only apply to veganism but to life in general.
Brilliant video Ed, I keep watching it to help me in conversations because I find it so difficult to talk about probably the most emotive thing in my life without getting over passionate and frustrated, your guidelines are perfect💞🌱
I understand what you’re saying my vegan Jesus! 🌱👍🏻👊🏻🎶💕 I will apply these things when I talk with non-vegans
You don’t realize that when you try to convince people to live the way you do you come off as a pompous ass every single time.
You are really impressive, we all gotta learn from your communication skills and your wisdom
Meanwhile when I ask if sensory pleasure justifies harming someone, the majority of people say yes... And when I compare it to other injustices they get extremely mad like HOW DARE YOU COMPARE EATING ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO HARMING THIS OTHER GROUP. They say sensory pleasure doesn't justify other injustices but eating dead animals and their secretions is justified because it feels nice...
You first have to prove that killing animals for food is injustice. Saying that it is is and going from there is either ignorant or intellectually dishonest.
Wlof25 Thing is, I didn’t say “killing animals” I said harming someone
@@nottodaytay5858 You said that about sensory pleasures, and then you said how you compare the answer with injustices (presumably slavery, racism, sexism, etc).
The fact remains is that you can't just call it injustice, you have to argue that it is, first.
I posted this on my page thanks Ed. The thing about confronting someone if their sensory pleasures are more important than an animal's rights does not seem to be overly successful. If they are taught over and over about health benefits, I think it works better.
Very helpful! Thank you, Ed!
I just wanted to thank you, for what you do and for what you have tough me, which is a LOT. So thank you 😸😺
Ed you are amazing. And your content has helped me to learn a lot! Thank you :)
Thank you so much for this video Ed. The socratic method will be used in my next debate at the dinner table. My mom and stephdad already turned vegetarian last year and I am so proud of myself and my sister for achieving this. We admire your videos.
i dmed you insta you ab this, you should get on tik tok, get the young people educated on this!!
Tik Tok is bloody cancer
AutisticOtaku 2004 I KNOWW that’s why we need Ed on there to make it more purposeful and less “cancerous”
@@rowie6666 hahaha that was funny. Im vegan too I'm not mocking
What are you saying. It is not readable
Great idea!
yes- using our and we instead of directed 'blaming'. wonderful. can't wait for cubes to start again.
Earthing Ed, your advice is impeccable and well taken.👍
What an inspiration you are and a true force for good in this world Ed.I bet that your parents are proud of you.Keep up the exceptional animal advocacy.🙂🐾
When we question someone, we question their CONSCIENCE! And that works wonders in questioning even the most stubborn souls out there....
Veganism is meant to be! If there is one, the future is vegan!
*PEACE*
~Deepsri 🇮🇳
Climate change and vegan activist of 15 ♀️
Thank you for this Ed! Really helpful. Good health to you! X
*Create a Better World by............................Living Vegan*
Louis Gedo there it is!!! 💚💚💚😆😆
@@lilytonko430 Catherine Klein had remarked earlier this year that looking for my comments is like a page from a Where's Wally book!
Louis Gedo hahhahha!!! 😆💚💚💚
I love your videos. After been vegan for 20 years...I really don’t have the energy to talk to people so much as you do. But thanks for what you’re doing!
Thank you so much for this!
You are gifted I love the way you express your ideas with such education and patience 💕
after this pandemic, i feel like people are going to reach more for plant based foods
Why?
Rebecca W_Artist Agreed, hopefully they’ll wake up a bit more now and pay attention.
@@highroadtohell to what?
@@georgestang2986 you are insane. I can't even begin to explain your ignorance.....
@@georgestang2986
1) industrial farming only amounts to 24% of all environmental 'damage'
2) meat is not bad for our health's
3) humans are not designed to eat just plants
4) a processed diet is not exclusive to a meat diet
5) the west actually consume more plants than they do meat...
6) humans will die if we are forced to eat vegan.
7) you cannot condition someone to eat meat but have no choice when it comes to vegetables....
A great intelligent voice , Ive leaned to put views over without my head spinning around 180 %.. A great voice for the our four legged and feathered friends.Loved the commeny below about DeVinci..xx
Ed’s out here putting on muscle!! he be lookin hella fine fr
Everywhere boo! 😍😘💕he a 10/10 man, all that love and compassion really ups his score as well 😉 I mean, it’s not all about looks, right?
Southy aight big boy 🥵😫🥺 I’d gladly worship someone who promotes kindness and fights unnecessary violence towards innocent, sentient creatures. He’s a good guy, I agree with most what he says, so I support what he does 💦💦 h0t
Southy yeah I do actually agree with that. I think Ed does a good job of convincing but I see your point. I have seen a few vegans that can get vicious real quick. Just remember that most vegans have seen horrific slaughterhouse footage and are very passionate about their cause. I am, too. It’s got a lot to do with empathy. So sorry if we can get angry, but if you would’ve seen the stuff we’ve seen, you’d probably rethink some of the stuff you’ve been taught.
Kate B.
I hope you have a wonderful day:))
zain aww thanks!! you too!!
I am so incredibly thankful we have you to aid in representing the vegan community. Always such thoughtful and inspiring conversations :)
Thank you Ed ❤
I literally took notes on this ENTIRE video. Thank you so much sempai! ❤
I started for my health then I got thinking about animal welfare.
It's weird being from "they're just animals"
To "they are animals but don't deserve to be dominated over, they are self aware and have emotions so if I wouldn't want to be a farm animal then neither do they"
Your work is great Ed, much appreciated. We need more people like you in this world.
Every home has a different key❤️💛💚
Scotty C Lol Flippen heck
Nice
Thanks a lot Ed, it's wonderful advices that I will try to use with my relatives !
Ben Franklin's autobiography describes this method
Excellent, as always, Ed. Thank you.
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Definitely planting the seed is a great thing.....also, most people, including myself, start with defiance and will leave the discussion unchanged. But the next day the same friend will send me a photo of some vegan product they saw at the grocery store or maybe even in their own fridge. Then a couple days later a photo of their dinner which has no meat or something. Sometimes they realize they are closer to being vegan than they thought. They can continue to ruminate about the discussion on their own. So don't think its all for none if they leave the conversation unchanged.
Nice but I really wanted Ed to talk about vegan infighting and how to deal with it. It would be so exciting to watch!
You explain things so clearly, it's brilliant