This is the second half of a two-part essay on quitting meat (and other animal products such as dairy and eggs). The first half is targeted at readers who would like to eat less meat but struggle to get started, and it offers mental resources for doing so. This section, which can be read on its own, turns to the impact of quitting meat. I will argue that reducing your consumption of animal products is one of the most powerful things each of us can do—especially those of us

(To be welcoming to all readers, this essay avoids graphic descriptions of violence against animals.) I know quite a few people who express the desire to reduce or eliminate their meat consumption. Maybe you know them as well, or maybe you have that desire yourself. In my experience, at least, even people who feel inclined to quit meat struggle to do so, for various reasons. I decided to write this post as an aid for anyone trying to act on that inclination. For reasons sur

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