CHITRAL: Since the earliest days of human history, people have hunted and killed animals for food. In Cannibal or anthropophage societies humans have even been eating each other. As civilization advanced, meat-eating remained part of human life, although the way meat is produced and consumed has changed dramatically.

It is generally observed that carnivorous animals tend to be more aggressive and predatory, while herbivorous animals are generally calmer and more peaceful (with some exceptions). This raises an important question: despite all our scientific, technological, and social progress, why do aggression, violence, and the urge to harm others still remain such strong human traits?

Could our continued dependence on meat be one of the factors? If humanity gradually moved towards a plant-based diet, would we become more peaceful, compassionate, and less inclined towards violence against both humans and animals? This is not a proven conclusion, but it is certainly a question worth thinking about.

Some argue that eating meat is part of human nature or written into our genes. Yet millions of people around the world have lived for generations on vegetarian diets and remain healthy by obtaining all the nutrients they need from other sources and enjoy their taste too.

Modern science is also revealing that human biology is not as fixed as we once believed. Diet, environment, and even advances in genetics can influence how our bodies function. Science is close to alter genes to reduce aggression and encourage empathy. Perhaps the future of humanity could be not only healthier, but also more peaceful by excluding meat eating from our lives. .. CN report, 20 Jul 2026