Compared to the rest of the world (and America like, 10 years ago, according to this chart), we are by far the most carnivorous, which has lead to the rise of factory farming. (if you do not know why that is bad/ want to gross yourself out, tumblr it) (Also, it is hurting the planet, according to some studies)
A solution to this is emerging, stranger and slightly less vegetarian than one might expect.
Food scientists have begun to develop a meat substitute that is actual meat by harvesting cow cells (painlessly) and growing them into more cow cells to make the world's first genetically engineered cheeseburgers, slaughter-free and sort of disturbing.
These scientists dream of a future in which meat grown in labs will stand next to, and eventually replace, meat grown in factories.
great cow graphics from here
My opinion is that something must be done about the negative effects of factory farming, but sci-fi meat is probably not that thing. We could always reduce our consumption of meat to something slightly less ridiculous by paying more attention to portion sizes and the like.
The original article (written by Laura June) is here.
I think that this fake "scientific meat" is revolting. I'd rather have the real thing, which helps our economy by helping the farmers, and instead be more aware of where this meat is processed and where it came from. If we paid more attention to labels and origins this wouldn't be an issue.
ReplyDeleteI think that factory meat is disgusting, but the thought of lab made meat is pretty gross as well. I became a vegetarian about a month and a half ago, and I can honestly say I don't miss meat. If we do eventually give way to scientifically made meat, who is to say they won't just start chemically engineering that as well? I just think that Americans should make their products honestly, not just to make a profit.
ReplyDeleteAs a vegetarian for 2 years now, I can say that this idea is intriguing it will shape the way we think of the environment. However, even as a vegetarian we need people to eat meat to help the economy (as Casey said above).
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