Overview
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Explore a thought-provoking 45-minute conference talk from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival featuring award-winning food writer Mark Bittman. Delve into the complexities of our broken food system and discover Bittman's innovative plan to provide affordable, nutritious, and environmentally sustainable food for all. Learn about the food system's impact on climate change, global hunger, and exploitation of resources. Gain insights into creating a food system that serves society without damaging the environment and recognizes good food as a public good. Examine topics such as the history of our current food system, strategies for change, food access issues, fast food's role, international food policy, and personal reflections on food. Engage with this critical discussion on reshaping our approach to food production and consumption for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Syllabus
Intro
How We Got Here
Changing Our Food System
What Do We Do
Personal History With Food
Food Access
What Can We Do
Fast Food
International Food Policy
What Should We Think About
Last Thoughts
Taught by
The Aspen Institute