
To resolve yes:
Has to be for a continuous 18-month period (if I'm partway at close then I will extend it until the 18-month period/I quit).
Has to be 95% of the time (I abide by the diet for 520/547 days of the 18-month period. And on any days I do break it, it has to be for an extenuating circumstance or super special occasion and not just a "cheat day".)
Lab-created meat is fine.
If anyone can see any other loopholes/technicalities that could come up that I haven't thought of let me know.
Making this market because I currently eat everything (as long as I think it tastes good). I've always felt pretty strongly that I would stay this way. I think this is particularly re-enforced because I was brought up as an international kid and love travelling. And food is a significant part of the cultural experience I've come to love when interacting with various cultures.
Right now I'm leaning towards NO but with a lot of exposure to EA and people who are vegans I think there is some chance this could change.
For what it's worth, I do think I am likely (~80%) to consciously try and eat less meat and learn to cook more meals that don't involve animal-based products over the next few years.
Reasons I think this could become YES are:
Lab-grown meat (or just other tasty meat substitutes) becomes more accessible and widespread used in resturants.
I enter a long-term relationship with someone who has a certain diet (I still doubt I'd go full vegan, but I could see myself becoming a pescatarian, at least for 18 months trial period).
My moral compass shifts or my level of selfishness decreases. (Honestly, my moral compass probably wouldn't have to shift that much. I do think some animals suffer to an extent because of me, but food is such an integral part of my life and sadly I am a little bit selfish in this regard).