this post was submitted on 19 Apr 2024
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the real answer is to just start a.plant based diet which already has palatable meat alternatives. why bother waiting for lab grown meat?
Because most people don't WANT a vegetarian diet, and forcing people to do things is both stupid and doesn't work. Therefore, a meat option that's not terrible is the obvious correct path forward.
I never said I would force anyone. that seems to be an issue on your side.
I'd be happy to talk about plant diets if you are interested.
the article makes it clear that it is a significant way to reduce greenhouse gases. the extra land could also be reforested. just two environmental advantages.
Lab grown meat also frees up pastures, because a petri dish doesn't need to graze.
that's true. and if it is really viable then that's great. in the meantime, you could consider eating plants
I do eat plants.
good stuff. enjoy.
The same reason you can't just ban cars in the US. It's part of the culture.
if eating meat is vital to your personality then you should continue.
The implications of this article is that big corporations are manipulating science and society in order to sell something that is most probably dangerous to the environment.