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My greatest concern over the approach Soylent is taking is the "one size fits all" mentality. If the company would put forth an application for biometrics/ som
by fein 13y ago
My greatest concern over the approach Soylent is taking is the "one size fits all" mentality.
If the company would put forth an application for biometrics/ some sort of personalized formula calculation, I would feel better about this.
People have different biochemistry, allergies, metabolisms, and nutrient deficiencies. Hell, even different climates and geography cause changes in the way the human body works. It just seems like a huge issue was overlooked in not taking into consideration these variables.
I have a friend whose SO and himself are working on a similar project, however she is a nutritionist and knows the pitfalls. They are trying to take into account the person to person variability and make personalized formulas based on individual needs. I would be much happier with this approach.
- pa5tabear 13y agoIt's not going to be one size fits all. Right now it might just be a single product (and they're struggling to even get that together at large volume), but Rob's blog posts talk about customization as a key advantage of Soylent. Customization will surely come if they're able to get the ball rolling.
- tinco 13y ago"One of the fundamental appeals of Soylent is its potential for individualized nutrition, and from the beginning we have envisioned a future where anyone can order a Soylent blend customized for their specific nutritional needs."