The Ostrich Effect: The truth we hide from ourselves | Ed Winters | TEDxLundUniversity

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  • Why do we hide our heads in the sand when we get confronted with a challenging reality? Ed explores what truths we hide from ourselves by drawing on his experience as a documentary maker and activist. Ed Winters or "Earthling Ed" devotes his life to be a voice for the voiceless as an animal rights activist. He went from a meat-eater to vegan and as a social media phenomenon, regular visitor as major new channels such as BBC, he advocates for animals using discussion and debate.
    Should humans exploit animals for a temporary taste-experiences? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @dreamsaresharedhere_
    @dreamsaresharedhere_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1534

    Ignorance isn't truly bliss when others are suffering. Great talk Ed

    • @IgnoreMeImWrong
      @IgnoreMeImWrong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, imagine all the suffering done due to the vegans paying for plants to be carted all over the globe.

    • @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος
      @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@IgnoreMeImWrong nice try, truth is, the majority of crops are grown to feed livestock animals, so you're actually making an argument FOR a vegan diet. 👍

    • @richie9974
      @richie9974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Also plants don’t have a brain or neurons such as serotonin - the happiness chemical. Oxytocin the bonding/ love chemical. Plants also don’t have pain receptors or a central nervous systems. Animals have all of those things and we should know that we are animals ourselves

    • @IgnoreMeImWrong
      @IgnoreMeImWrong 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος Okay, so let's end agriculture. Two birds with one stone, but I bet you're against that.
      Also, no I wasn't making a case for veganism as plants actively try to kill humans even when they're on your plate, animals do not.

    • @IgnoreMeImWrong
      @IgnoreMeImWrong 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richie9974 Jellyfish don't have those.

  • @Gizmotinsley5
    @Gizmotinsley5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1619

    I've been a vegetarian for three years but last week I decided to go Vegan. My morals did not align with my actions and that needed to change. These poor beings spend a life of suffering just for a few minutes of pleasure. I watched your documentary and it only consolidated my choice. I will never consume dairy or products from an animal again 🌱

    • @pipapo3030
      @pipapo3030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Wow, this is so powerful to hear! Since yesterday I'm vegan for a year :) keep on doing it!!

    • @katxmint
      @katxmint 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      💚💚💚

    • @JDSabre
      @JDSabre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you Louise! You are doing a great thing! If you need any suggestions on dairy alternatives feel free to reach out on Instagram @plantswillsaveus

    • @davidjensen6215
      @davidjensen6215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thats wonderful 🌟

    • @bnekic
      @bnekic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Your body, the planet and animals thank you!

  • @kaylathuy
    @kaylathuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    7 months vegan absolutely no regrets- except that I didn’t do it sooner

    • @MayorBrownn
      @MayorBrownn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @cameronohare4000
      @cameronohare4000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Still thinking about whether it’s the right thing to do? Watch ‘dominion’ on TH-cam.

    • @ivanak7149
      @ivanak7149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same here. Been following a plant based diet since the first lockdown. Should have done it sooner.. The issue is our brains have been brainwashed into eating meat for protein and drinking milk for calcium. People need to open their eyes and see what's really going on. We've been sold a lie.

    • @Kiyarose3999
      @Kiyarose3999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes not going Vegan sooner is the only regret that people have!

    • @samarthgohel653
      @samarthgohel653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you still vegan?

  • @enlightenedenigma5279
    @enlightenedenigma5279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +720

    Ed was the reason I became vegan. It's been one year as of this month, and I have zero intentions on going back! More people need to listen! He's speaking for the speechless

    • @lloydchristmas4547
      @lloydchristmas4547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you.

    • @AlexisDimes
      @AlexisDimes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Enlightened Enigma 👌🏽👏🏽

    • @mentuemhet
      @mentuemhet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      how are you feeling health-wise? after you became vegan? i tried vegan for a month. then, as soon as i ate meat again, i had really bad diarrhea for 3 days.

    • @MsTheGurr
      @MsTheGurr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      YES GIRL me too! March is my vegan anniversary and Ed was a HUGE reason why I made the switch.

    • @imduka
      @imduka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mentuemhet maybe cuz ur body isnt supposed to digest that

  • @PreacherLawson
    @PreacherLawson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2003

    My dude 💪🏾🌱

    • @MsTheGurr
      @MsTheGurr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      my fav vegan supporting my other fav vegan. I LOVE THIS WORLDWIDE VEGAN FAM

    • @Erikakicute
      @Erikakicute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      💪💪

    • @reachtrita
      @reachtrita 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      PreacherLawson I’m so glad you are also a fan! You have a beautiful soul, beautiful inside and outside!

    • @heleen313
      @heleen313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you Ed.. that was impressive!🙏❤ I'm going to share, probably add a comment that it's not graphic and asking.. what would YOU say to the animals, and what is YOUR decision now you know? 🌱💚✌

    • @MayorBrownn
      @MayorBrownn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ed and preacher. I want to cry 😭❤️

  • @findingmagic9762
    @findingmagic9762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    It is my 1 year veganversary today! Powerful!! It is time!!! Thank you for all that you do for the animals Ed! Sending love and peace to you from Illinois.

    • @findingmagic9762
      @findingmagic9762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      moni S thank you!🌱

    • @sorrowtooth5494
      @sorrowtooth5494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      8 months in! Vegan body builder, no protein deficiencies yet! 😉

    • @Food5Thought
      @Food5Thought 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@sorrowtooth5494 Keep it up, plenty of vegan bodybuilders out there showing us it can be done :)

    • @MayorBrownn
      @MayorBrownn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it!

    • @goatisisgay8608
      @goatisisgay8608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finding Magic 🥰 thank you happy anniversary

  • @sarangpawar8822
    @sarangpawar8822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    *No manliness in eating meat*
    Compassion is the only way

    • @lilyrose3450
      @lilyrose3450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Sarang Pawar exactly! And if you equate manliness to violence, then you’re dangerous, not manly.

    • @swissladydriver8980
      @swissladydriver8980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And what about ladies?

    • @lilyrose3450
      @lilyrose3450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Swiss Lady Driver what about them?

    • @swissladydriver8980
      @swissladydriver8980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lilyrose3450 Why do people always bring up manliness or masculinity in conjunction with eating meat but don't discuss the analogous situation of eating meat and being womanly or feminine? Lots of women eat meat.

    • @lilyrose3450
      @lilyrose3450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Swiss Lady Driver yes, but I was talking about the men who say that “real men eat meat”. Eating meat doesn’t make you anything but a supporter of violence (that is neither masculine nor feminine, just violent).

  • @user-qp8tl1if9o
    @user-qp8tl1if9o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    “I made a vow to myself and I vowed that I would never let their suffering fall far from my mind” 🌱

  • @MsTheGurr
    @MsTheGurr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Ed, you brought me to tears. Thank you so much for defending the animals.

    • @JimWestrich
      @JimWestrich 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Laughing so hard and thus in tears?

  • @mada7660
    @mada7660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    I don't know how you can see all those places and talk about them. The world really needs people like you. I promote veganism but just talking about those things makes me cry for like 3 hours. So thank you!

    • @pri.sci.lla.
      @pri.sci.lla. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think the question is how could you not talk about them? Once you are aware, if you don't speak up you are a bystander.

    • @sayonisinha6563
      @sayonisinha6563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes exactly my case’

    • @jamezcharlez1419
      @jamezcharlez1419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yea like during this interview I didn't know about the pregnant cows and how their babies are sometimes still alive and cut out of their mom's stomach and killed brutally. And it made me cry because although I've been vegan for awhile I had no idea that was even a thing

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheat and crops are fertziled by animal products such as bone meal and blood products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet its impossible... its a legal requirement for farmers to fertziled their crops with animal products such as bone meal and blood products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet...

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheat and crops are fertziled by animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet its impossible.. its a legal requirement for farmers to fertziled their crops with animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet... Mr trump has pulled out of the Paris climate change agreement because there is no such thing as global warming vegans made it up because they want to moan about something as usual... McDonald's are opening two thousand stores in China by the year 2023 ,, I'm delighted...

  • @AndreaAvila78
    @AndreaAvila78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I am moved to tears every time I listen to Ed Winters. He's brilliant. I am so thankful for his work.

    • @RR_85
      @RR_85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here.

    • @JimWestrich
      @JimWestrich 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm also in tears .. crying because I'm laughing so hard about this nonsense

    • @Rescue127
      @Rescue127 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@JimWestrichdo you believe in God? Do you believe that he gave you compassion and empathy?

  • @1PaulG1
    @1PaulG1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    Going vegan 9 years ago was the best thing I’ve done... I no longer support horror, pain, fear, torture for the sake of my taste buds ... Self Educate and act, you won’t regret it.. Please!

    • @Academic_G
      @Academic_G 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Boom!

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wheat and crops are fertziled by animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet its impossible.. its a legal requirement for farmers to fertziled their crops with animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products... Mr trump has pulled out of the Paris climate change agreement because there is no such thing as global warming vegans made it up because they want to moan about something as usual...

    • @Academic_G
      @Academic_G 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@nevilleoreilly3106 lol. Vegan farming, no-till farming, etc is all very much possible. No need for carcasses in healthy horti- and permaculture

    • @shon5960
      @shon5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Going ex vegan the best thing I've ever done

    • @shon5960
      @shon5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More meat for the rest of us vegtard

  • @ginnywilliams8159
    @ginnywilliams8159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    I went vegan 2 years ago after becoming a wildlife photographer. It was something I never expected to ever happen. It has absolutely changed my life. My work had been published, I’ve connected with the world and the animals, and I get to tell their stories through images and text. We need to get back to nature and connect with the other incredible sentient beings of this world. This is such an important movement. Ed you are an asset. I admire you so much. Mad respect! ❤️✌🏻🌿

    • @corinagomez9055
      @corinagomez9055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you haven’t watched it, you’d probably like A documentary called the ghosts in our machine! It’s about a photographer who goes undercover in fur farms or factory farms.

    • @ginnywilliams8159
      @ginnywilliams8159 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Corina Gómez wow thank you so much! I will definitely check it out! ✌🏻

    • @tamishiffer9698
      @tamishiffer9698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vegan for six years, most important decision i ever made.

    • @shon5960
      @shon5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren't you special...or think you are

    • @lukecheshire2299
      @lukecheshire2299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your not connected to nature by watching it, your connected to nature by being part of it. Vegans are the furthest thing from natural u can get. I wish i could get a spear and hunt myself but its illegal.

  • @GreenVegan816
    @GreenVegan816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I wasn't expecting you to be so brutally honest, but this is what is needed. Anyone who watches this will get the bloody truth and then it's up to them. You did everything a person could do; your speech was incredible. Thank you!

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheat and crops are fertziled by animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet its impossible Mr trump has pulled out of the Paris climate change agreement because there is no such thing as global warming vegans made it up because they want to moan about something as usual..

    • @jenm1
      @jenm1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      neville oreilly What are you trying to accomplish? If others are trying to save lives, what are you getting out of defying them? Personal satisfaction of being correct? Pushing political policy? If trump started an order to kill all blacks in America, would that mean it's suddenly justified?

    • @RV-vx9ek
      @RV-vx9ek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nevilleoreilly3106 source

    • @RD-hv2hp
      @RD-hv2hp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nevilleoreilly3106 crops are fertilized with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium etc . Which comes from substances like potash, nitrogen can be produced with amonia... most farms fertilize grain fields with products that definitely not animal based. no one uses bone meal and blood to grow wheat... completely inaccurate.

  • @veganfortheanimals6994
    @veganfortheanimals6994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Great speech, Ed! If someone told me 15 years ago that I was going to be vegan, I would have told them they were crazy.....now that I'm vegan, I would never go back, and in addition, I've never been healthier than I am now.....best decision I ever made in my life....
    It's easy not to care about the victim, when you're not the victim

    • @MasterJezzy
      @MasterJezzy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You had me until you quoted yourself

    • @relaxo2739
      @relaxo2739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here, I used to see vegans as crazy people 🤣

    • @fredrickpeters1628
      @fredrickpeters1628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad you made the change. You are spot on when you said, "It's easy....when you're not the victim."

  • @jamesjameson5650
    @jamesjameson5650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    What a humble and truly great soul. Spoken from the heart. "Earthlings", "Cowspiracy" were introduced to this 72 year old former meat eater by the enlightened 18 year old daughter of a friend. With the help of Ed's and others videos I have identified as vegan from 01/01/2019. Change is not only possible this late in life, it has also been the most spiritually rewarding and enlightening decision I have ever undertaken. And once you have your head around it it is ridiculously EASY!

  • @bornufree
    @bornufree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    This Gentleman is a conductor of the finest sort. What I just witnessed was one of the most moving symphonies of emotion, consideration, and humanity.
    Are we decent enough to meet his challenge?
    Reverence for life irrespective of species

    • @reachtrita
      @reachtrita 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      born free You spoke my mind. I whole heartedly agree!

  • @sann33
    @sann33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    I wish to someday be able to speak up about veganism with the same clarity and endeavor as you Ed! This is so well done!

    • @ObamaoZedong
      @ObamaoZedong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You can! Look up "Amazing Vegan Outreach" by Alex Bez. After learning these techniques I and many other activists have learned highly effective communication tactics that I've used to inspire countless people to go vegan on the street.

    • @maxgonzalez214
      @maxgonzalez214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well you got Freelee the Banana Girl

    • @sanjayw9878
      @sanjayw9878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you will my man!! That is amazing you want to do that. Believe in yourself. When you speak the truth, there is no way you can say it wrong or bad.

    • @MrAchsas
      @MrAchsas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same but with my add it work sadly

    • @cameronohare4000
      @cameronohare4000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watch ‘dominion’ on TH-cam.

  • @CorvinSometimes
    @CorvinSometimes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Did anyone else see the audience member in the front row crying? You can tell this speech was really having an affect on the audience; so proud of all your hard work, Ed!

    • @glennbishopbishthemagish
      @glennbishopbishthemagish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or they are crying because it was a senseless waist of time.

    • @agalyapugal7742
      @agalyapugal7742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@glennbishopbishthemagish Or they're crying because of your poor grammar.... jk :p

    • @catmatism
      @catmatism 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@glennbishopbishthemagish The senseless killings are indeed a waste of time, not waist of time

    • @bhavikasicka7871
      @bhavikasicka7871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@agalyapugal7742 I was crying while listening to Ed but your comment made me laugh. ^_^

    • @validationstation5205
      @validationstation5205 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh look! Someone with no conscience.
      It’s amazing how the suffering of another living thing does not bother a person. Deplorable!

  • @summerbee80
    @summerbee80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My cat heard me cry so much during your speech ED, he cuddled up to me on my lap...I love him so much!! Been vegan for over 3 years now wish it was sooner but I've also some how managed to turn my mum vegan, I only hope she continues...

    • @notyourdad
      @notyourdad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vegan cat owners are interesting creatures.

    • @user-qp8tl1if9o
      @user-qp8tl1if9o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good job 👏

    • @gregoryrowlerson8457
      @gregoryrowlerson8457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How are you doing with your cat on a vegan diet, or isn't it? Genuinely interested as I am slowly transitioning my dogs (which is a little easier).

    • @summerbee80
      @summerbee80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gregoryrowlerson8457 hi ya, my cat aint on a vegan diet, my cat saw me upset based on ED's speech and comforted me by sitting on my lap and cuddling up to me :) He sensed something was wrong because daddy was crying, so he cuddled up hehe.

  • @justthinking526
    @justthinking526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When I was a about 5, I remember looking at my hamburger up close and asking where it came from. The foster parent said cows. Like the milk you drink. I had seen farm picture books, and knew where the milk came from, but couldn't see ....they POOP IT OUT?!? No. They are killed and ground up.
    That was 1958. Every meal for the next ten years involved meat, revulsion, and increased punishments. I became a vegetarian the day I moved out. Today, I'm fully vegan, giving up heavy cream for my coffee was last , but I couldn't rationalize it any more. To save a mom and baby anguish? It's worth it to me to give up coffee altogether if it comes to it. I was out in foster care at 1 yr old. Mother and child is a theme that I understand. Glad I found you here, thank you for your beautiful heart.

    • @jackjobs1811
      @jackjobs1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      more cows for me

    • @iamportersinger
      @iamportersinger 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤ that’s such a beautiful response to a difficult childhood. Blessings

  • @aiureapriniarba7
    @aiureapriniarba7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Pure gold! While we have a lot of ladies money hungry on TH-cam pushing their unhealthy water fasting and juice cleanse and calling it veganism and then quitting it because they have starved themselves and blamed it on veganism, we have here this beautiful human being, compassionate and educated speaking about the most important side of veganism. The actual victims and the Animal Liberation. Thank you, Ed. Lots of love.

  • @gailhughes7072
    @gailhughes7072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    Powerful, Emotional and Deeply Moving Speech 😥. This is why I will always be Vegan 🌱

  • @seancampbell9689
    @seancampbell9689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    So this video, which I stumbled upon accidentally, has straight up made me want to be a vegan. Les Brown says that we should stand up for something or we will fall for anything. This is worth standing up for. Thanks!

    • @6668528
      @6668528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's not accidental!

    • @user-qp8tl1if9o
      @user-qp8tl1if9o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good for you 🌱👏

    • @adamtimander9963
      @adamtimander9963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome!

    • @Situayo
      @Situayo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👏👏👏

    • @svesthave
      @svesthave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go, Sean! You won't regret it.

  • @AtheistEve
    @AtheistEve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    It’s time to face the reality.

  • @magicbusart
    @magicbusart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Vegan now for 10 months and feeling soooooo GOOD.
    Lifestyle changes are happening all over the world, you can do it too.
    Live long. Live free. Live happy.
    Great talk Ed! Thanks.

  • @GoVeganForTheAnimal
    @GoVeganForTheAnimal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I will be vegan for life. I will do outreach, I will disrupt, I will lead chapters, I will defend animals. Join the movement, encourage others to let the compassion in their hearts glisten like a thousand suns. Together we will create a better future.

  • @TheAfricanGrey
    @TheAfricanGrey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Ed is the best voice for the voiceless 😍👏💯

  • @kaykay1570
    @kaykay1570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    I still have chills. Amazing talk. Love every kind 🐄🐷🐑🐣

    • @JimWestrich
      @JimWestrich 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I also love every kind .. on my plate

  • @alejandraflores678
    @alejandraflores678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    i honestly did not know about the pregnant cows being sent to slaughter. it breaks my heart. thank you for everything ed, amazing ted talk ♥️

    • @gregoryrowlerson8457
      @gregoryrowlerson8457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, that was something I didn't know about either.

    • @sammmiii13
      @sammmiii13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didn’t know about that part of the industry either. Made me feel sick listening to him describing it but I’m so glad this information is being made known to us all so that we can make the change!

  • @OfficialEDirty
    @OfficialEDirty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I'm so glad I'm vegan. Only wished I would have done it sooner. Thank you Ed 🌱

    • @harima1
      @harima1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes sir! my only regret as a vegan is that it took me 25 years to make the connection. It's been 3 years and I'm never going back, no way. Not after everything I've seen and realized.

    • @domcerni5927
      @domcerni5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      are u still vegan ?

    • @OfficialEDirty
      @OfficialEDirty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@domcerni5927 Yes and I will always be vegan.

    • @domcerni5927
      @domcerni5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OfficialEDirty Bold statement... wish u well

    • @OfficialEDirty
      @OfficialEDirty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@domcerni5927 Yeah after seeing what the animals go through and knowing that it is completely unnecessary I can confidently say that I will always be vegan and it’s not near as hard as people think. It’s actually pretty easy once you get use to it and it’s a small change compared to what the animals go through.

  • @hannamero4444
    @hannamero4444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    WAO!! they should just change the company name to ED TALKS This is probably one of my favorite TED & EARTHLING ED videos!

  • @gbubemia
    @gbubemia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Ed is one of the best vegan activists around!

  • @msflyingfree7
    @msflyingfree7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The pain and sadness never diminishes especially when hearing about what the dairy cows go through. It's just as intense😢
    This needs to go viral!!! So people can choose oat/plant milk/ plant foods and leave the precious sentient nonhuman animals alone. Wake up folks!! Make the connection.. We are so much better than this

  • @BinKid2022
    @BinKid2022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Words can't express how important you are Ed.

  • @timothyhoran9521
    @timothyhoran9521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Proud of you Ed. Thank you for commiting yourself to speaking the truth as you know it and understand it. You are appreciated and a light unto the darkness

  • @SJ-xg4mz
    @SJ-xg4mz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    YES!! Amazing speech, well done, Ed!! x

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheat and crops are fertziled by animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet its impossible Mr trump has pulled out of the Paris climate change agreement because there is no such thing as global warming vegans made it up because they want to moan about something as usual...

    • @ross1158
      @ross1158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nevilleoreilly3106 And the earth is flat, right? LOL

  • @jhunt5578
    @jhunt5578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1047

    Ed truly is the Vegan Jesus. Great speech ✌💚

    • @lloydchristmas4547
      @lloydchristmas4547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      No religious affiliation analogies please. Veganism is non-violent. Religion has peace and a lot of violence and injustice.

    • @thatpersonoverthere5153
      @thatpersonoverthere5153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@lloydchristmas4547 He's the vegan Gandhi 😉

    • @jhunt5578
      @jhunt5578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@lloydchristmas4547 Chill out mate. It's just a meme.

    • @darshangowda9347
      @darshangowda9347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@thatpersonoverthere5153 Gandhi was almost a vegan himself. He questioned why he needed cow's milk and had stopped drinking it. He fell sick later and the doctors forced him to drink goat's milk after which Gandhi became better. But till the end he kept questioning the ethics in the act of drinking milk.

    • @thatpersonoverthere5153
      @thatpersonoverthere5153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@darshangowda9347 Wow, that's interesting. The more you know.
      What if Ed is reincarnated Gandhi-? Lol

  • @jbunt
    @jbunt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Rename this to Ed Talk

  • @lilygrace8488
    @lilygrace8488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    You are the voice of millions🙌🏼💕

    • @lloydchristmas4547
      @lloydchristmas4547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      WE are the voice of millions.

    • @shon5960
      @shon5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      More like the 1% animal cult

  • @sergtana
    @sergtana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    It's amazing that this message is getting out to a arrange of people, it's so important. We should all look within ourselves and question the practices. Imagine if it wasn't the norm to eat animals, how could we even begin to justify it?

  • @vegantina6565
    @vegantina6565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I wish there was a Q & A after this. That would have been epic. Great job Ed. You are helping to change the world to a better place ❤️

  • @l-schm
    @l-schm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    This guy is such a legend 🙌 he made me go vegan a while back and the only thing I regret is to not have gone vegan earlier ❤🌱

    • @taelor56
      @taelor56 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shame he lied, you believed him and now your going to get sick.

    • @TheLadyDelirium
      @TheLadyDelirium 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@taelor56 What do you think he lie about?

    • @taelor56
      @taelor56 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheLadyDelirium veganism being healthy is a lie, he tells people they can be healthy at all stages of life, pregnant and all, without the need for supplements. But I guess that's the vegan movements fault as it's so hard to find any actual real evidence that it's true

    • @DaniJo2320
      @DaniJo2320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@taelor56 That's the position of the *World's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals* In addition, the majority of the world (sadly) is not plantbased or vegan, yet the supplement industry is a multibillion dollar industry because of why?? Not because of the less than 5% of the world who is vegan! ANY DIET can be deficient so educate yourself and make informed decisions.

    • @glennbishopbishthemagish
      @glennbishopbishthemagish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaniJo2320 Good luck being "healthy" on a meatless diet.

  • @mariaangelova8275
    @mariaangelova8275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Brilliant talk, Ed! Thank you! Much love!

  • @j0wita
    @j0wita 5 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    Finally! Been waiting for this! Great talk, Ed! As always! 👏

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheat and crops are fertziled by animal products such as bone meal and blood products and fish products therefore there is no such thing as a vegan diet its impossible..

    • @nevilleoreilly3106
      @nevilleoreilly3106 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr trump has pulled out of the Paris climate change agreement because there is no such thing as global warming vegans made it up because they want to moan about something as usual

    • @ash_530i
      @ash_530i 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nevilleoreilly3106 😂 👌 oh ye. Have you got genuine evidence that climate change isn't real huh?

  • @jholmie6016
    @jholmie6016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    go ed!!!! one of the best vegan activists & advocates of our generation 🙌

  • @TheLARALEWIS
    @TheLARALEWIS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    What a super advocate for animal liberation. Respect Ed Winters. You articulate the reality of animal suffering so eloquently and believably. So grateful you do what you do and how you do it. We need more advocates like you 👍🏼

  • @shelleycks.2747
    @shelleycks.2747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The world is waking up thanks to ed and so many more voices for the voiceless.Thankyou to you all.❤️Vegan forever.🌱🌱🌱🌱

  • @rachaellouise2666
    @rachaellouise2666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Ed inspires me every time.

  • @seanr6934
    @seanr6934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Insightful and beautiful speech. I hope it goes viral!

  • @PapayaJoy
    @PapayaJoy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Amazing Ed! So powerful. Thank you for helping the animals!

  • @Paul.GraterNZ
    @Paul.GraterNZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I have watched 100's of TEDx talk, I follow you on the tube and i must say, excluding my bias.. this was the most important and well spoken!. You are my hero ED.
    Thank you, your an inspiration to me and millions of other people trying to make a change.

  • @TomVFormOfficial
    @TomVFormOfficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Most people have good hearts. Therefore it’s a logical consequence that more and more will turn away from these horrible abusing and exploiting animal industries and will change to veganism. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself.
    All it takes is open minds, open eyes and open hearts. Go vegan.

  • @zucchini.symphony
    @zucchini.symphony 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Thank you for all that you do for animals! You're amazing speaker ❤️

  • @jacuzzijay
    @jacuzzijay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Absolutely everyone needs to see this, Ed you’re he bloody best mate!

  • @beverlycouch4459
    @beverlycouch4459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Ed has been a inspiration to me as I transitioned into full veganism. He also has helped me to know how to speak to others who have not yet seen the light. 💚🌱💚

  • @gutzimmumdo4910
    @gutzimmumdo4910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    100% worth listent to

  • @TheCatManIndeed
    @TheCatManIndeed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I believe some people consider other animals as unconscious beings, however, in reality, it’s them who are. Great talk! 🌱

  • @SubhajitM
    @SubhajitM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    Thank you Ed for speaking on behalf of the slaves in our food system!

    • @adelaamarante
      @adelaamarante 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The immigrant farm workers in fields picking produce for pennies?

    • @cosmiccreator
      @cosmiccreator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@adelaamarante watch dominion.

    • @adelaamarante
      @adelaamarante 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Char Tha Vegan
      Not necessary. I know what Subhajit meant; I was being facetious and also making a point.

    • @cosmiccreator
      @cosmiccreator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@adelaamarante you have no right to speak about veganism unless you first watch what you pay for; the suffering of the animal kingdom. Come back when you have watched Dominion, then we can talk! ;)

    • @lukecheshire2299
      @lukecheshire2299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cosmiccreator ive watched dominion! Still eat meat 😂

  • @mischka54
    @mischka54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ed, you never fail to inspire. How can anyone deny the reality of the extreme cruelty that is taking place on a daily basis after listening to that. There were no visuals, because you didn’t need them. You are an excellent speaker that tells the truth no matter how hard it is to hear. Bless you for what you do. x

  • @BelindaW505
    @BelindaW505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Absolutely incredible. So inspiring. Thank you Ed you are such a passionate advocate and it shows how you never stop learning and growing in order to be such a brilliant voice for the animals. You give so much hope for the future 🙏🏻🌱

    • @BelindaW505
      @BelindaW505 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      vegan til I die
      There are powerful values which we can hold on to in life and they are Love Hope and Faith. It’s better to be in a minority of kind compassionate people than in a majority of unconsciousness. As long as you are true to your own morals and values then you are in alignment spiritually. At the end of it all we are only ever responsible for our own thoughts and actions. Focus on yourself and be loving to yourself. Sending you love and peace 🙏🏻💗😊

  • @benskurbe
    @benskurbe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This dude and CosmicSkeptic are why Im vegan. You guys have done so much for animal rights

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what have they done?

    • @NoInjusticeLastsForever
      @NoInjusticeLastsForever ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@spatrk6634 Turned people like Ben and myself vegan.

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NoInjusticeLastsForever how does you and ben being vegan contribute to animal rights?

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NoInjusticeLastsForever anything?

    • @NoInjusticeLastsForever
      @NoInjusticeLastsForever ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spatrk6634 We don't fund animal rights to be violated. The fact this needs to be explained to you and your belief that veganism is a cult proves you're not willing to be intellectually honest with vegans. The engagement ends here.

  • @RySpirit
    @RySpirit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Ed Talks at TEd Talks! Been waiting for this one for ages! Good job!

  • @musicandmore605
    @musicandmore605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Such a great talk. The ethics have to be in the forefront of our minds...the cruelty is heartbreaking and needless. I hope many peoples eyes are opened 🌱🌱

  • @riss6598
    @riss6598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Yesss! Earthling Ed is one of the best vegan activists I know. He is simply so amazing and really inspires so many to go and stay vegan by just saying the truth! Way to go ed, keep going!

  • @pbea7185
    @pbea7185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo, Ed! I especially like the way that you gave authoritarianism a solid smashing. Arrogance is directly linked with meat eating and is rarely mentioned. I have not eaten meat for 20 years and have heard it all .... When most people find out that I'm vegan, even without me saying anything about it myself or talking about the subject of food at all, there is almost always a verbal response. People start talking defensively, proudly, arrogantly, and with a plethora of excuses, trying to prove their point--all unsolicted by me. It has a ripple effect too. When one person starts commenting, others join in. I used to feel self-conscious but I ditched that years ago. Now I just stand in silence and smile and nod my head. Arguing always stirs up stronger defensiveness. I find it quite amazing that I have found out that several people that I used to know have dropped meat eating somewhere along the way :).
    I really admire the way you are able to keep so calm while talking about such travesty!
    Soldier On, Ed!

  • @thecheekyscamp6466
    @thecheekyscamp6466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I really hope this talk will be looked back on by future generations as a landmark on the road to a vegan world. Ed and others like him are a beacon of hope for the animals.

    • @JimWestrich
      @JimWestrich 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would not count on it

    • @CtheForestthroughtheTrees
      @CtheForestthroughtheTrees 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@JimWestrich it will happen, but as slowly as it was to abolish slavery..... Some of us evolve more quickly than others and some more slowly, due to pride, cultural adherence, or medical fears.......

  • @ampaymedina
    @ampaymedina 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just crying throughout your whole speech. Thanks for being their voice . I hope people will see this and never touch any meat nor dairy

  • @amysartbin
    @amysartbin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is arguably the best TEd Talk ever made. !!!! Thank you for being this person that cares so deeply and to speak to many people that need to hear what you are saying.

  • @kominikakex9170
    @kominikakex9170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive never been so astonished by a persons speech. Everything Ed says any time or place is soul shaking. He was born to do this.

  • @AuntieRuthUk
    @AuntieRuthUk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you Ed. You are making the world a better place and so many of us are in complete awe of what you do.

  • @TheBigChubbyBunny
    @TheBigChubbyBunny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Seriously such an amazing job! Gave me chills!

  • @SJW-13
    @SJW-13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Going vegan for the animals 12 1/2 years ago was also the best things I’ve ever done for myself. My biggest regret in life is that I didn’t do it sooner.

    • @Wwetitanfan27
      @Wwetitanfan27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, must have been a lot more challenging back then. Thank you!

    • @SJW-13
      @SJW-13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Wwetitanfan27 It definitely was! All I could find was icky Boca burgers and the occasional soy milk. But I would’ve ate grass instead of animals when I learned what happens to them. I’m so glad we have such an amazing abundance of food now!

    • @glennbishopbishthemagish
      @glennbishopbishthemagish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not eating plants was one of the best things I have done, to save the animals.

    • @loki4236
      @loki4236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SJW-13 what effect it caused your life.

    • @fredrickpeters1628
      @fredrickpeters1628 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shelly, I'm happy for you and even happier for the animals. I started my vegan journey about the same time as you. It was a journey because the more I learned about the abuses the more I had to change. The ostrich effect was at work in me. I stopped eating flesh, but I thought well this (fill in the blank) doesn't cause suffering. Then I learned differently. I too regret not become enlightened sooner.

  • @user-qp8tl1if9o
    @user-qp8tl1if9o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Although we have come a long way, the road ahead is even longer. Your are paving the way for those who don’t know the truth, don’t want to face it, or don’t think they’re capable of changing. You know it now, and you can change, like millions and millions of us have. Thank you for reminding us that being human comes with great power and great responsibility. A responsibility to treat all life with compassion and respect, even if that life happens to walk on all fours. Thank you, Ed.

  • @flyingcoconut2807
    @flyingcoconut2807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thank you Ed. I’ve been vegan for one year. Being vegan is the least thing we can do.

    • @shon5960
      @shon5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah....nope

  • @kenanderson1947
    @kenanderson1947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really enjoy how engaging Ed is without the use of video/photo evidence. He could have had slaughterhouse footage playing as he said his piece, but he eloquently expressed his points and it was still powerful. I met him when he was in Canada about 2 years ago and he seemed very humble and genuine. He asked what I did for a living, then my brother, him and I talked for a few minutes. Afterwards he hugged both of us and wished us well. I didn't even know who he was during that interaction so it is so incredible to hear him speaking to large crowds across the world with such passion and influence. Thank you for your efforts Ed

  • @nicole4539
    @nicole4539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    well done, I‘m so proud of you!

  • @kavehfallahziarani
    @kavehfallahziarani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Earthling Ed is a great Being, may his breath be calmer, and his voice be deeper, and reach more souls duped by our upbringing and media promotions, I can't get enough of these videos...

  • @anotherthez7598
    @anotherthez7598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you once again, Ed Winters!

  • @chrissiekeelanmagicvegan9781
    @chrissiekeelanmagicvegan9781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Ed, what a fantastic talk! Thank you x❤️x

  • @juliaweimann9404
    @juliaweimann9404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Thank you Ed for all what you are doing! You da goat!

  • @iMykie
    @iMykie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i've heard Ed say "15 minutes of sensory pleasure" for saying eating food a lot, today, I timed my meal, and it was 15 minutes and I thoroughly enjoyed my huge bowl of rice with curry, mushrooms broccoli and onions and It was even better from not having chunks of flesh inside. honestly, people, try it.

  • @FaunoDufaux
    @FaunoDufaux 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    A haunting story that people hide themselves from. But they need to hear. how to i give this video a super like and show it to every person on earth?

    • @user-qp8tl1if9o
      @user-qp8tl1if9o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right? Everyone needs to see this.

  • @nikolanedic500
    @nikolanedic500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    43 farmers disliked this. Thank you, Ed, for speaking up for the voiceless.

  • @premg062
    @premg062 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video made me go vegan when i first watched it in feb-2022, thank you so much ed for opening my eyes. i watch it from time to time. Still amazing, one of the best talks.

  • @primozmoze
    @primozmoze 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Amazing as always! Good job Ed!

  • @cosmiccreator
    @cosmiccreator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Eating meat extinguishes the great seed of compassion." -Buddha

  • @o_summer
    @o_summer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is so brilliant and clear. THANK YOU ED for what you do for the animals !!

  • @humaneskits9318
    @humaneskits9318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Love Ed and always amazed and humbled to experience his content! Best wishes Ed and here's to a vegan world!!

  • @melmeyer0
    @melmeyer0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Vegan for 5 years and I just cried my eyes out listening to this 😪😭

  • @orpheusowlallearthlingsmat6076
    @orpheusowlallearthlingsmat6076 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I can honestly say this was brilliant. The description of the mother cow and the others was almost as sad as seeing it actually happen.

  • @davidskynrd2419
    @davidskynrd2419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ed speaks truth to power.

  • @geojk001
    @geojk001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Ed 🙏🏼🌱

  • @Trevor-Stoddart
    @Trevor-Stoddart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well spoken Ed.

  • @sadhbhcosgrove1894
    @sadhbhcosgrove1894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Amazing Ed! Thank you

  • @darshangowda9347
    @darshangowda9347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You are the reason why I am vegan Ed. YOU'RE MY HERO❤️

  • @victoriamartinez9830
    @victoriamartinez9830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Earthling Ed my favorite earth angel. 🥰💜 thank you 🙏 for everything you do for this planet

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don’t usually like Ted talks, but Ed as usual smashed it! Well done brother, you are an inspiration to others!. Till every Cage, Crate, and Lab is emptied! ✊🏽🌎🌻

  • @yon4348
    @yon4348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Boom! Some truth bombs there...

  • @gprogers1
    @gprogers1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great talk. More relevant than ever. Thank you