Ed Winters

Ed Winters, known online as Earthling Ed, is a British vegan educator, public speaker, content creator, and author who has become one of the most prominent and effective advocates for veganism and animal rights in the world. Based in London, Winters built his reputation through his calm, thoughtful approach to conversations about veganism — particularly through viral videos of his discussions with members of the public and appearances at universities. He has spoken at over a third of UK universities and at every Ivy League college, including as a guest lecturer and Media and Design Fellow at Harvard University. He has also given talks at Google, LinkedIn, Pinterest, American Express, and other major organisations. This Is Vegan Propaganda (And Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You) (2022) became an instant bestseller. The book examines how animal farming affects the world — environmentally, ethically, and in terms of human health — while exploring the cultural and psychological factors that shape our relationship with food. How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) (2023) provides practical frameworks for having productive conversations about veganism. Winters is also the host of The Disclosure Podcast and co-founder of Surge, an animal rights organisation. His strength is his tone — he is calm, evidence-based, and genuinely respectful in debate, which makes him persuasive to audiences who might otherwise dismiss vegan advocacy. The audiobook editions of Winters's books are particularly effective — his measured, articulate delivery translates perfectly to audio. His books and audiobooks are valuable for anyone interested in veganism, animal welfare, and the ethics of food.