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> deep entrenched conditioned cognitive dissonance What do you mean by this? Are you talking about Pavlovian conditioning? Also, just to make sure that we are
by Bromskloss 9y ago
> deep entrenched conditioned cognitive dissonance
What do you mean by this? Are you talking about Pavlovian conditioning? Also, just to make sure that we are on the same page, my understanding is that _cognitive dissonance_ refers to a discomfort felt when holding views that contradict each other.
- khedoros1 9y agoI think that their argument relies on assumptions something like these: - One should avoid causing unnecessary harm to another conscious being - Many non-human animals are conscious beings - It is practical to survive on nutrients not derived from the harm of conscious beings If you accept those three statements, then you should be uncomfortable with the idea of consuming nutrients derived from the harm of something conscious. If you choose to do it anyhow, you'll experience cognitive dissonance (where the definitions of "harm" and "consciousness" remain constant throughout the described scenario).
- spraak 9y agoThanks for the eloquent explanation, that's what I meant!