In a years time, let's imagine we live in the 95th percentile world for animal welfare. What wins are there?
I am trying to write an article about what the end of 2024 will look like, but I don't know enough about animal welfare.
In a years time, let's imagine we live in the 95th percentile world for animal welfare. What wins are there?
I am trying to write an article about what the end of 2024 will look like, but I don't know enough about animal welfare.
Lots of progress on AI, alignment, and governance. This sets up a position where it is likely that a few years later there's an AI capabilities explosion and among other things:
If it was 2028 it would be more like 'the above has already happened' rather than conditions being well set up for it.
The UK government/court bans/decides to phase out fast-growing broiler chickens. https://thehumaneleague.org.uk/article/were-heading-back-to-court
(Not sure if 1 year is enough; I don’t know how long these things take.)
Boring answer: big/many corporate cage-free and broiler chicken welfare commitments.
McDonalds? Maybe McDonalds is >95%, though?
I'd like to see IHOP, Denny's, and other breakfast-heavy chains adopt:
-cage-free eggs.
-vegan pancake batter as default (their customers never have to know, and it would be cheaper for them if they can replace eggs with, say, part protein powder, corn starch, and a touch of extra rise agent)
- eggless scramble option, like with Just Egg or tofu.
Something with more vegan/vegetarian meals in public school and major college campus cafeterias.