In this video, three friends, Dom, Fresh, and John, engage in a hypothetical discussion about Wagyu cattle, a type of high-quality beef from Japan. They explore the idea of living a luxurious life as a human version of Wagyu cattle, with the trade-off of being consumed as meat at a young age. They consider various scenarios, such as choosing the length of their life, the quality of their life, and the possibility of "cheating the system" to avoid being eaten.
The friends also discuss the implications of a society where humans can choose to live as "Wagyu" and be consumed as meat, including the possibility of a black market, the role of celebrities, and the potential for a new form of social hierarchy.
Throughout the conversation, they inject humor and pop culture references, including comparisons to Westworld and Attack on Titan. The video is sponsored by Audible, and the friends promote the service, encouraging viewers to try it out.
Ultimately, the discussion is a thought-provoking exploration of the value of quality over quantity, the importance of living in the moment, and the complexities of a society where humans can choose to be consumed as meat.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions:
1. The speaker went to a Japanese restaurant in Orlando and tried A5-grade Japanese beef.
2. The restaurant provided a certificate of authenticity for the Wagyu beef.
3. The speaker's cattle was born in November 2015 and processed in May 2018.
4. Cattle can live for around 18-22 years, with an average lifespan of 20 years.
5. The speaker compares the lifespan of a cattle to a human, estimating it to be equivalent to around 13-14 human years.
6. Wagyu cattle are treated well and massaged daily as part of their upbringing.
7. The idea of a "Wagyu lifestyle" is discussed, where humans could live a life of luxury in exchange for being eaten.
8. The concept of a "plan" is introduced, where individuals can choose how long they want to live in exchange for a certain level of luxury.
9. The idea of a "Wagyu society" is discussed, where individuals can choose to live a life of luxury and be eaten at a certain age.
10. The speaker mentions that cannibalism is not currently legal, but if it were, they wonder if people would be willing to live a Wagyu lifestyle.
11. The idea of a "Wagyu contract" is discussed, where individuals can sign up to live a life of luxury in exchange for being eaten at a certain age.
12. The speaker wonders if celebrities would cost more as Wagyu, and if they would want to live a Wagyu lifestyle.
13. The idea of a "Wagyu chain" is discussed, where restaurants could serve Wagyu human meat.
14. The speaker wonders if death row would still exist in a Wagyu society, or if prisoners would be given the option to live a Wagyu lifestyle.
15. The idea of a "vegan Wagyu" is discussed, where individuals could choose to live a life of luxury without being eaten.
16. The speaker mentions that Audible is the sponsor of the episode, and that listeners can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook.
17. The speaker mentions that the Art of Stopping Time is a book that can help people manage their time more effectively.