Balancing The Future

As diets evolve and arable farmland becomes increasingly less viable, could cultivated or lab-grown meat provide a solution to the pressing challenges we face on Earth and beyond? 
 
In this episode of Balancing the Future, biotechnologist Steven Lang joins Dana and Micah to discuss the current landscape of cultivated meat. He delves into the significant environmental and social issues this technology aims to address and explores its potential future impacts. 
 
Steven Lang serves as the Vice President of Science and Technology at California Cultured, where he utilizes plant cell culture to create sustainable and ethical chocolate and coffee. Prior to this role, he was the Vice President of Bioprocess at Upside Foods, where he focused on developing cultured chicken products. 
 
LINKS: 
Steven Lang on LinkedIn 
California Cultured Website 
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METTLER TOLEDO Laboratory Solutions on LinkedIn 
Dana Clémençon on LinkedIn 
Micah Schweizer on LinkedIn 
 
Join hosts Dana Clémençon and Micah Schweizer on Balancing the Future from METTLER TOLEDO, where they delve into the world of sustainable technology and its transformative impact on our lives.  
 
Each episode features stories from leading innovators, breaking down complex tech advancements into engaging narratives that reveal how these innovations shape our present and future.  
 
From the origins of new technologies to their individual and societal implications, this podcast offers a compelling look at the future of sustainability.

What is Balancing The Future?

Science and technology are evolving faster than ever, and it's thrilling to imagine where they might take us next. But which breakthroughs should we be paying attention to?

Join Micah Schweizer and new host Chai Nussbaumer on Balancing the Future as they dive into the innovations shaping our world. From the potential of hydrogen in powering a greener planet, to the rise of GLP-1s in weight loss, and the frontier of microbiome-based treatments, they explore the science that's transforming our lives.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with scientists, communicators, and thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They also explore the impact that these breakthroughs will have on a world in desperate need of sustainable solutions today.

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