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Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind the Food That Isn't Food by Chris van Tulleken
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rworrall78's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
I think I was a bit addicted to this book. I listened at every available opportunity. Well researched, constructed and narrated. Excellent structure and storytelling leavens the the thorough science and economics.
I wasn't surprised by the capitalist nightmare of the prophet motive being more important than any kind of morality, that's familiar from being interested in climate justice. It was eye-opening to see the whole thing in the light of an evolutionary arms race, and brilliant that there was no blame or guilt-tripping. All of the individuals are seen as trapped in the inevitability of the way corporations are designed. They're almost powerless.
The description of structural violence that traps marginalized communities and people living in poverty was spot on.
It became a little repetitive towards the end, but I think the message bears repeating a clarifying because it's quite a complex one.
This could be a life changing book. It's certainly changing my approach to food for me and my family.
I wasn't surprised by the capitalist nightmare of the prophet motive being more important than any kind of morality, that's familiar from being interested in climate justice. It was eye-opening to see the whole thing in the light of an evolutionary arms race, and brilliant that there was no blame or guilt-tripping. All of the individuals are seen as trapped in the inevitability of the way corporations are designed. They're almost powerless.
The description of structural violence that traps marginalized communities and people living in poverty was spot on.
It became a little repetitive towards the end, but I think the message bears repeating a clarifying because it's quite a complex one.
This could be a life changing book. It's certainly changing my approach to food for me and my family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
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