Obviously this question is only for people who eat beef regularly.

But I just was wondering, what IQ/ability would make you swear off beef? If they could speak like an 8 y.o, would that be enough to cut off beef? If they got an IQ of 80, would that do it?

  • @howrar
    6•9 months ago

    Intelligence has nothing to do with it. Intelligence isn’t even well defined or measurable. Things like IQ are designed for humans, so they would not be applicable to other beings. They’re barely even useful for human applications.

    It’s an interesting question though. First, I’ll ask myself why I eat beef in the first place.

    • It’s tasty
    • It’s relatively cheap
    • Very nutrient dense, so it’s easier to consume

    Why do I not eat dogs or cats?

    • They are not socially acceptable to consume
    • They contribute positively to my life in other ways than being a food source

    I’m pretty sure that a dog/cat could be dumb as a rock and I still wouldn’t eat them because I’d still enjoy their company.

    Now I do try to reduce the amount of beef I consume, but it’s mainly for environmental reasons.

    • @[email protected]
      2•9 months ago

      Cows and pigs are great company and can get really attached to you.

      How does that differ - but just social norms?

      • @howrar
        3•9 months ago

        Nothing. That’s my point. Unless you count the practicality of having a pet cow/pig in a city.