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...concept of speciesism, which is an important idea that helps us to understand why other animals are often placed in harm’s way. It will also consider how we can respond to the harms of speciesism and what role veganism might play in that process. There is also a range of OpenLearn resources that explore different facets of speciesism and veganism. You can find links to...

...concept of imagination Understanding imagination The psychological processes behind your imagination. Creative thinking How artists and scientists think. Linking processes in the brain How does the imagination use linking processes? What is consciousness? Examining the nature of consciousness. Explaining consciousness The difficulties of trying to describe consciousness....

...prompt a kind of defensiveness this can range from framing non vegan habits as moderate 'I don't eat much meat' to hostility, shooting the messenger so to speak. A common defensive response to veganism on social media is to portray vegans as humourless, as unable to take a joke but humour or at least claim to be joking rather than serious is often used in popular culture...