Key Takeaways
- Bored & Hungry, a Bored Ape-themed restaurant, has closed its original location after two years of operation.
- A Fast Company article highlights the privacy risks of AI-powered customer interactions in fast food and retail sectors.
- Mike Lee’s new book, “Mise,” explores future scenarios for the global food system by analyzing societal and technological impacts.
Bored & Hungry Restaurant Closure
Bored & Hungry, a restaurant themed around the Bored Ape NFT collection, has officially closed its doors after opening in April 2022. Originally founded by NFT investor Andy Nguyen, who gained attention for selling 1,500 burgers on its opening day, the Long Beach, California hotspot was recently sold to HUNGRY Dao, a franchising company from Asia. The quick rise and fall of the restaurant highlights the challenges faced by niche dining concepts in the evolving food landscape.
Privacy Concerns in Fast Food and Retail
The integration of advanced technologies in the fast food and retail industries raises significant privacy concerns. A recent Fast Company article titled “How fast food is becoming a new surveillance ground” discusses the implications of using bio-authentication and facial recognition technology for customer interactions. The article notes that restaurants like Steak n Shake have begun implementing facial recognition systems for customer check-ins, prompting questions about the level of surveillance consumers are willing to accept during their dining experiences.
Innovative Meat Alternatives
Vow, a startup from Sydney, is challenging conventional notions of cultivated meat with its innovative Quail Parfait introduction at Singapore’s Mandala Club. Unlike traditional offerings, where chefs receive raw cultivated meat, Vow provides a pre-packaged parfait, emphasizing ease of use and culinary creativity. The company received regulatory approval in Singapore, marking a significant step forward in the commercialization of sustainable meat alternatives.
Mike Lee’s Book “Mise” Explores Future Food Systems
In his newly released book “Mise,” Mike Lee presents four scenarios that explore the future of the food system, spanning from 2033 to 2067. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the long-term consequences of current societal, technological, economic, environmental, and political trends—collectively referred to as STEEP factors. Lee’s work aims to engage readers in contemplating how today’s developments could shape the future of food production and consumption.
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