Consumers are disconnected from the sources of their food from "summary" of The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Consumers today have grown increasingly disconnected from the sources of their food. In our modern world, food is readily available in supermarkets, fast food chains, and restaurants, neatly packaged and conveniently prepared for consumption. We have become accustomed to this level of convenience, often taking for granted the journey that our food has taken to reach our plates. This disconnection is a relatively recent development in human history. For most of our existence, humans were intimately connected to the sources of their food. They hunted, gathered, planted, and harvested their own food, giving them a deep understanding of the land and the processes involved in food production. However, with the rise of industrial agriculture and the globalization of food production, this connection has been severed. Today, many consumers have little knowledge of where their food comes from, how it is grown, or the impact it has on the environment. We are often unaware of the pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics that are used in food production,...
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