Since Winston Churchill predicted we'd grow meat in a lab by 1981, researchers have considered doing just that. And thanks to the current work of about 30 groups, we may be only years away from mass-produced artificial meat. But will anyone eat it?
# Summary
Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of lab-grown meat, exploring how scientists are working to create real meat in laboratories without raising and slaughtering animals. The episode traces the concept from Winston Churchill's 1931 prediction to modern breakthroughs by researchers like Mark Post and Gabor Forgacs, examining the technical challenges of making cultured meat taste good and affordable while also discussing the massive environmental benefits it could offer compared to traditional livestock farming.
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