Soylent will likely become a billion dollar global enterprise, and even "disrupt" the food industry.
It will also ultimately be a failure and frowned upon in modern society. Why? Because a Soylent-saturated world would rob families and loved ones of the ritual and benefits of eating together.
Eating together civilizes people. It's emotionally and socially edifying. Studies show that families that dine together stay together [1]. Their children are healthier and get better grades. It also lowers the risk of weight problems and alcohol and substance abuse.[2]
Eating real food persisted throughout human history because it's more than about eating.
It will also ultimately be a failure and frowned upon in modern society. Why? Because a Soylent-saturated world would rob families and loved ones of the ritual and benefits of eating together.
Eating together civilizes people. It's emotionally and socially edifying. Studies show that families that dine together stay together [1]. Their children are healthier and get better grades. It also lowers the risk of weight problems and alcohol and substance abuse.[2]
Eating real food persisted throughout human history because it's more than about eating.
[1] http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/24/family-... [2] http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/family-dinners-a...
EDIT: I'm glad to see so many people disagree with me. It means I'm on the right track.