Skeptical veganism

Since I started this blog it’s became more and more apparent that there is a need for an increased skepticism and a scientific approach to veganism. In the best of worlds, the following post wouldn’t be needed. The importance of truth First of all, science does not deal with absolute truths. I usually claim that it’s […]

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Humans are not herbivores

An image that constantly circulates in various places is this: As much as I agree with veganism, distorting facts to make a point is not the way to go. In fact, it’s counterproductive. Definitions  Herbivore An herbivore is an organism that feed exclusively or mainly on plants. Herbivores typically have adaptations towards a specialization of […]

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Naturally natural

One thing that really bothers me is the use of the word “natural” in arguments for… well anything. What does it really mean? From what I’ve seen the meaning is quite arbitrary. Definition Linguistically words of course have several meanings, but let’s ask the oxford dictionary for the meaning of ‘natural’: “Existing in or derived […]

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