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Experts like Vitor, a scientist at the company Eat Just, emphasize that this approach isn’t synthetic or Frankenstein-like but mirrors natural tissue development. Cells are grown under controlled conditions, eliminating many problems associated with traditional farming, such as cross-contamination and antibiotic use.
Ethical and Sustainability Considerations
Most people aren’t bothered by the idea of killing chickens, especially given how ubiquitous and affordable chicken meat is. Yet chickens are remarkably intelligent creatures—comparable to dolphins and smarter than many four-year-olds. The industrial process of raising and slaughtering them is often criticized for its cruelty, environmental impact, and resource consumption.