Scientists recently announced limited success in creating "in vitro meat," known also as IVM. This vat grown meat is being hailed as one of the greatest accomplishments of modern society, an end to animal suffering, an answer to our carbon footprint woes, and a boon for the boutique meat market all in one. But is it really?
The claim: IVM is more humane than factory farming.
On this count, the IVM fans are absolutely correct. Vat grown meat does not have nerve cells, and therefore cannot feel pain. And being simply a collection of muscle cells, it has nothing that even approaches consciousness. Factory farming is one of the greatest atrocities of the western world today, and anything that hastens its demise is a benefit to the world as a whole.
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