Half of the world's population is poor, while a third is so improverished that it lives on the brink of starvation. A proposed solution to this problem is to mass-manufacture and distribute a drink called "Soylent," that is touted as a solution for more costly whole-foods meals. The drink is designed to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients at around $3 per meal. It does not spoil, and could be distributed to underdeveloped countries easier than fruits and vegetables. However, skeptics believe that more local food solutions are needed to endemic famine.
