Would You Do it Yourself? | Alex O'Connor | TEDxINSA
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Published 2022-05-16
A recent graduate of philosophy and theology from St. John’s College, Oxford University, Alex is an international public speaker and debater, having delivered addresses across multiple continents at conferences, universities, and local drinking groups, as well as debated ethics, religion, and politics with a number of high-profile opponents before college audiences, on radio talk shows and on national television.
Alex’s online videos have been collectively viewed around fifty million times, attracting over 450,000 people to subscribe to his regular content. He has produced videos with notable experts in respected fields, such as Peter Singer, Richard Dawkins, Bishop Robert Barron, and William Lane Craig. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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At this point, I feel, Alex deserves more recognition. He’s been at it for a while and it’s only fair that he blows up yet again. His early years were impressive, and that has only escalated recently.
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as a vegan of almost 7 years now, i feel vindicated and grateful to know such a great thinker on my side of ethics and practice. i'm sure he will grow up to be an incredibly influential figure in the future of moral discussion on a global scale. much love Alex 💛
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I'm a student at INSA Lyon where he gave this talk, and I am soooo sad I discovered his channel only a week after the event, I could have met the man who made me a vegan
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"If veganism radical it's an exercise in radical compassion" Damn that hit me hard. Compelling talk beginning to end that's making me check my moral compass.
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I was a vegetarian my whole life but after listening to you Alex, I couldn't morally justify eating dairy products. I had to go Vegan. Keep up the excellent work!
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Thank you for standing up for the voiceless Alex. We went vegan last year. You were big contributor to our choice . Keep your work.
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One of the greatest TED Talks of all time. Instantly became a vegan again after watching it.
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Watch Dominion on YouTube. Seeing the footage of the farms and slaughter will likley make you realise this is a moral emergency.
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My boy!
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This talk is haunting me just like how Sam harris's talk about morality (it is also on Ted x platform) haunted me. Deeply touching and forcing relentlessly to rethink my position... Bravo Alex...❤️
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I'm so happy we have someone like alex on our side! he's so intelligent with the way he delivered all these ideas
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Alex is inspirational by how he acted in alignment with the conclusions about morality that his philosophy led him to. I think the openness to have one's mind changed is one of the greatest human virtues.
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I love how he doesn't attack people for eating meat. He simply shows them how they themselves wish to become vegan an invites them to switch sides in such a clear and welcoming way. Alex is just so well spoken.
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I really hope people will listen to this with an open heart and an open mind. The more you learn about eating animals and using them as products, the more you'll understand how horrible and unnecessary and cruel this is. Great job Alex.
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Eternally grateful for you Alex. You are literally the hero of those who cannot speak up for themselves. Thank you for everything you do.
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This guy convinced me we should be vegan. It's difficult sometimes but every time I watch Alex's videos my veganism is strengthened
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Absolutely without a shadow of a doubt one of the most brilliant, insightful and humane TED talks ever. I have nothing but admiration for this man and what he says 👏🙏
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Were all young people as intelligent, considered and coherent as Alex there'd be more hope for humanity...
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I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and since I’ve watched your other TedTalk I’ve swapped milk with oatmilk and am currently trying to reduce dairy products as much as possible. Thank you for your impact, I’m sure many people here will have had similar experiences. The way you articulate and make your point clear is really convincing in an non-forceful way. It kind of reminds me of Socrates' dialog form.
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Well spoken and elaborated on Alex. Fair play.🌠🌱🧠
