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by ntlk 2429 days ago
It’s possible that people feel judged when faced with a lifestyle that might be about ethical choice. Being judged feels threatening, and the rest of the mind finds ways to justify it intellectually.

The choices I am making in my own life (I’m vegan) are obviously about what’s best for me rather than some moral superiority, but it doesn’t alleviate the reaction.