Collapse

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This is the place for discussing the potential collapse of modern civilization and the environment.

Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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Edible mycelium bioengineered for enhanced nutritional value and sensory appeal using a modular synthetic biology toolkit (www.nature.com)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

I’m not quite seeing the point for these products

There isn't much of one. At least not right now.

There is a novelty factor, and the microwavable convenience factor. There's also a small market to vegan/vegetarians with allergies to common plant proteins. I don't think this is enough to keep even one business operating at scale. But that doesn't stop research from going forward.

Maybe some parties have an expectation that people will flee to meat alternatives when meat becomes too expensive. But I expect the whole industry is still largely speculative.