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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks agoCows Are Smarter Than You Think
Humans perceive edible animals as unintelligent and companion animals as intelligent, influenced by cultural beliefs and justifications for factory farming.
However, I was not interested in being the only kid to eat whole-grain wheat bread when everyone else seemed to be living in a Wonder Bread world. What persuaded me to eat healthier, and ultimately vegan, was some insights from my older sister who taught me about factory farming-the practice of raising livestock in high-density confinement to produce meat, milk, and eggs for human consumption.