015. Artificial meat will one day completely replace live animal production

  1. 1. Pro: Lab-grown meat can provide a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat, reducing animal suffering and environmental impact.
    Good Food Institute: [Cultivated Meat]
    https://gfi.org/science/the-science-of-cultivated-meat/
  2. 2. Con: The production and acceptance of artificial meat face significant technological, economic, and cultural challenges.
    Forbes: [Challenges of Lab-Grown Meat]
    https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/lab-grown-meat-the-idea-that-almost-changed-the-world
  3. 3. Unsure: The future of artificial meat depends on advancements in technology, regulatory approval, and consumer acceptance.
    MIT Technology Review: [Future of Meat]
    https://innovationorigins.com/en/the-future-of-food-lab-grown-meat-revolution/
  4. 4. Pro: Artificial meat can help address global food security issues by providing a scalable and efficient protein source.
    World Economic Forum: [Food Security]
    https://www.weforum.org/stories/2016/01/food-security-and-why-it-matters/
  5. 5. Con: Some argue that artificial meat lacks the flavor, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat.
    Wired: [Lab-Grown Meat Taste]
    https://www.wired.com/story/eat-just-good-meat-singapore-cultivated-lab-grown-chicken/
  6. 6. Unsure: The economic viability of artificial meat compared to traditional livestock farming remains uncertain.
    The Economist: [Economics of Lab-Grown Meat]
    https://sciencerecent.com/environment/the-future-of-food-lab-grown-meat-and-sustainability/
  7. 7. Pro: Reducing reliance on livestock farming can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation.
    Nature: [Environmental Impact of Meat]
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0594-0
  8. 8. Con: Cultural and traditional preferences for real meat may hinder the widespread adoption of lab-grown alternatives.
    The Guardian: [Cultural Barriers]
    https://earth.org/lab-grown-meat/
  9. 9. Unsure: The integration of artificial meat into mainstream diets will depend on overcoming technical, economic, and social challenges.
    BBC News: [Future of Food]
    https://ew-nutrition.com/global-trends-challenges-artificial-meat-alternative-protein-production/