The Superstitions of Carnism

In his article titled "The Superstitions of Carnism," Jordi Casamitjana, a vegan zoologist and author, delves into the superstitious beliefs that underpin the harmful ideology of carnism. He explains that carnism, which involves the exploitation of animals for human consumption, relies heavily on superstitions that have been normalized and ingrained in societies.

Casamitjana highlights five main superstitions of carnism, including beliefs that eating red meat makes one stronger and healthier, that humans are natural carnivores, that "humane" meat is ethically acceptable, that certain animal products have magical properties, and that animals exploited by humans do not suffer significantly. He provides scientific evidence and arguments to debunk these superstitions and emphasizes the importance of challenging and dismantling the harmful ideology of carnism. Ultimately, he calls for a shift towards veganism as a rational and ethical choice that rejects superstitious beliefs about animal exploitation.