EPISODE · May 9, 2024 · 36 MIN
Is cultivated "meat" unnatural? Is meat today natural? (with Cor van der Weele)
from Feed: a food systems podcast
While many wonder about the technological hurdles preventing cultivated meat from entering commercial markets, fewer ask a more basic question: will people actually eat it, or will they find it too unnatural? In this episode, we're joined by Cor van der Weele, emeritus professor in philosophy from Wageningen University, who has had a front-row seat to the past 15 years of shifting perceptions of this technology. We'll dive into how a philosopher thinks about “naturalness”, what are the public concerns and the idealistic visions of a cultivated meat future, and why mixed feelings about this innovation could be a healthy sign of progress. For more info and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode62GuestsCor van der Weele, Professor Emeritus Endowed Chair at Wageningen University.Episode edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.
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While many wonder about the technological hurdles preventing cultivated meat from entering commercial markets, fewer ask a more basic question: will people actually eat it, or will they find it too unnatural? In this episode, we're joined by Cor van der Weele, emeritus professor in philosophy from Wageningen University, who has had a front-row seat to the past 15 years of shifting perceptions of this technology. We'll dive into how a philosopher thinks about “naturalness”, what are the public...
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