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I find it surprising that so many people here are reluctant to try soylent and afraid to "risk their health" because it is made by "a bunch of 20-something comp
by jhuckestein 13y ago
I find it surprising that so many people here are reluctant to try soylent and afraid to "risk their health" because it is made by "a bunch of 20-something computer scientists".
Do you really think the traditional food industry as it is is looking out for you? Most people I know have terribly unhealthy diets and almost anything that anyone put any thought in will be better for them. I'm not saying Soylent is perfect or doesn't cause any long term ill-effects, I'm just saying that it can't be much worse than a lot of "normal" diets.
- oinksoft 13y agoAt least the traditional food industry continues to be in the business of producing stuff that is mostly food. This is a radically different concept, as it is synthesized from the raw nutritional components. Whether it is safe or not, this is a great case study for nutritionists. But I don't want to be a guinea pig.
- zhemao 13y agoWhat do you mean traditional food industry? If you buy natural ingredients and cook them yourself, who are you depending on to look out for you? I'm pretty sure the people afraid of "risking their health" are not the ones who eat processed foods for every meal.
- Goronmon 13y ago>Most people I know have terribly unhealthy diets and almost anything that anyone put any thought in will be better for them. Do you have any evidence to suggest that Soylent is better for 'most people' or are you just going on gut instinct?