If we’re lucky in the Opinion section, we work through our beliefs completely and support them with great arguments. But sometimes, we don’t need a deeper reason to hold our convictions. Rapid Fire is for those tweet-length takes that can be explained in just a sentence or two — no more justification needed.
In this Rapid Fire, writers gave their opinions on the question: What is the next plant-based innovation?
Madeline Papcun, Opinion Editor: Definitely plant-based silverware. Why stop at just a plant based diet when you can ensure your entire eating experience is plant-based.
Nell Srinath, Associate Opinion Editor: Stemming from our commitment to sustainability, we here at Raytheon Missiles & Defense are proud to announce the next product in our Air Warfare line: almond-based Paveway Bombs.
Owen Silverman, Weekly Columnist: Finally, I’ve found a way to use a plant-derived oil to power my car! Hopefully no one interferes with me telling the world! All I had to do was [REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED [REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED].
Harrison Raskin, Editor-in-Chief: Plant-based microplastics. My new startup will manufacture, out of only plants, microscopic particles that fill the rain, air and bodies of everyone. They will fulfill the same purpose: extra flavor.
Dan Stark, Weekly Columnist: Plant-based Adderall. We would get a whole new “Breaking Bad” spinoff since Adderall is basically a microdose of meth.
Grace Sim, Contributor: Plant-based babies in a lab where they grow all sorts of plant based organisms would be interesting…
Sam Zelin, Managing Editor: We need to make more factories that produce liquids with a pH greater than seven. We could call them “plant-based base plants!”