“What is most troubling, and sad, about industrial eating is how thoroughly it obscures all these relationships and connections. To go from the chicken (Gallus gallus) to the Chicken McNugget is to leave this world in a journey of forgetting that could hardly be more costly, not only in terms of the animal's pain but in our pleasure, too. But forgetting, or not knowing in the first place, is what the industrial food chain is all about, the principal reason it is so opaque, for if we could see what lies on the far side of the increasingly high walls of our industrial agriculture, we would surely change the way we eat.”
Quote by Michael Pollan
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Michael Pollan investigates the complex relationships between food, culture, and the environment through an in-depth analysis of the ingredients and processes involved in four distinct meals. The book delves into the history, science, and ethics of food production, offering a critical examination of the modern food system and its impact on health, sustainability, and society. more
Author
Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan is an American author renowned for his insightful views on food, agriculture, and culture. His work explores the impact of the modern food industry on health, the environment, and society, as well as the necessity of sustainable food systems. more
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