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Synthetic meat can be cheaper, more environmentally friendly and more ethical at scale.

IMHO fake meat is less appealing than regular plant-based options.

But if you want people to eat less meat, people need to stop pushing for full-on veganism. Taking away cheese, milk, and eggs is just way too much for many people. Focus on 'less meat, more veg' and you may have a more palatable message.

So lower quality than real meat, and higher cost? I only took economics yesterday, but wouldn't that be a net negative on those who go to sleep hungry(children) since costs are higher and a decline in demand for animal meat.

> lower quality than real meat

Strawman, no one said anything about the quality of the meat.

> higher cost

Literally the opposite of what GP said?

> those who go to sleep hungry(children)

Weird appeal to emotion.

Costs are multitudes higher for synthetic meat right now. Some of these decision on paper may sound good, but ultimately will people be able to afford it with all of the environmentally friendly and sustainable boxes checked was my point. Do you like the taste of fake meat?

Those who go hungry eat beans not meat.

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