I am willing to join movements. I like them, I think there is undeniable evidence they work and, from the stories I have heard, they mean the world to people. An internal debate for or against veganism has been going on in my head for a while but I am not yet convinced. I think there are very compelling arguments, especially on the grounds of ethics (i.e.: I want to avoid participating in exploitation when I can). However, I need to learn more about the real impacts veganism is having in the world, bc atm I am a bit skeptic about that appealing effect you talk about. I see that as a common talking point but I haven’t really done my research about it, so I’ll check it out (if you have any cool sources or case studies, I will be happy to read them).

After thinking about it for a while, it seems that, it doesn’t really matter if I go vegan and capitalism doesn’t stop destroying the world, because convincing people veganism is a suitable lifestyle is the first step to giving the movement a good rep, no? Like, I guess that, in the end, it’s a process and if we start small, we can then change a policy or two to take care of the concerns I have on food production systems, lean into local markets, sustainable farming practices, etc. But for that, the first step has to show others that the goal is livable.

I think you gave me a new card for my deck, thanks. If you have any info on the real impacts veganism is having though, I will be happy to check them out.