Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation A Strategy Session with Aidan Kankyoku
Sep 30, 2023
Aidan Kankyoku, a researcher at Pax Fauna and seasoned organizer, dives deep into the complexities of animal advocacy. They discuss what hinders people from embracing pro-animal behavior and share innovative strategies for effective activism. Aidan emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements and civic engagement over traditional methods. The conversation also critiques societal norms surrounding veganism and explores the implications of plant-based policies, urging a collective approach to foster broader societal change.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Shift From Consumer to Civic Lens
- Individual consumer-focused veganism helped early progress but now limits broader social change.
- Shifting from a consumer to a civic (voter) lens unleashes latent public support for animal protection.
Power of Social Norms
- Social norms and peer behavior strongly influence people's decisions, more than individual beliefs.
- Veganism's social cost deters many; changing social signals is key to wider adoption.
Meat Taste and Psychology
- Taste preferences for meat are psychologically influenced by social and cultural factors, not just chemistry.
- Misperceptions about plant-based foods challenge acceptance despite improving product quality.