TedxGGI : The Multiplier of Empathy: Everyday Altruism. | Devam Baghel | TEDxGGI

Injustice toward animals and the ways speciesism relates to other forms of discrimination form the core of this TEDx talk. It looks at animal exploitation in food, clothing and entertainment and invites viewers to reconsider their everyday choices. The speaker, Dr. Devam Baghel, also known as Dr. Dev, presents veganism as one way to promote compassion and reduce animal suffering. The speaker is a social activist whose work covers blood, organ and hair donation and animal welfare. The talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event.

• Speciesism compared with racism, casteism, sexism and nepotism
• Animal exploitation in food, clothing and entertainment
• Questioning everyday choices and the relationship with animals
• Veganism as a way to reduce animal suffering

This talk explores the idea of injustice beyond human society, highlighting the discrimination and suffering faced by animals. It examines speciesism alongside other forms of discrimination, such as racism, casteism, sexism, and nepotism. Through examples of animal exploitation in food, clothing, and entertainment, the talk encourages audiences to question their everyday choices, rethink their relationship with animals, and consider veganism as a way to promote compassion and reduce animal suffering. Dr. Devam Baghel, popularly known as Dr. Dev, is a social activist dedicated to humanitarian welfare and awareness initiatives. His work focuses on blood donation, organ donation, hair donation for cancer patients, and animal welfare. He has received national and international recognition for his contributions and is described in his profile as a multiple-time Indian, Asian, and world record holder. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked to promote safety awareness and received a certificate of commitment for his efforts. He has also coordinated blood donation initiatives, including a major camp in which more than 2,000 people donated blood in a single day. Through his continued service, he strives to improve lives and inspire others to contribute to society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx