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First, there isn't much logical thinking involved in veganism or vegetarianism. I strongly dislike the flavor and aroma of meat, so it's logical that I follow
by subsection1h 13y ago
First, there isn't much logical thinking involved in veganism or vegetarianism.
I strongly dislike the flavor and aroma of meat, so it's logical that I follow a vegetarian diet.
(There are few things as useless as discussions about nutrition at Hacker News.)
- mpyne 13y agoBut you would maybe eat meat if the flavor/aroma were OK, no? I realize this is getting into a 'duck typing' sort of question but I don't think "I just don't like the taste of meat" is really what most people think of by vegan/vegetarian. I don't eat mashed potatoes, but it's not because of some reverence for the humble potato or concern about industrialization of farming, it's just because I don't like the taste.
- evan_ 13y agoThat is actually NOT logical though. You have conditioned yourself to dislike the taste and smell of meat. You might as well say that a dog salivating when it hears a bell is logical. Of course it's ok, and in a lot of cases, preferable, to not behave logically.