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wylsonated's review
4.0
This book was an optimistic journey across many different fields of work that contribute towards feeding us at our dinner tables. While several of the potentially impactful advances that the author covers are still just that, mere potential for now, the hopeful, yet clear-eyed lens is a panacea in a world where one doesn't need to look far for bad news. Furthermore, many of the other solutions covered do work, albeit limited in scale or geographical reach. It feels that the author communicates successfully that there is some real possibility that our food systems can be rejuvenated and strengthened - even in the face of mounting climatic challenges and inertia in many societies towards adapting our diets.
alaraor's review against another edition
3.0
RBC read for April 2021
3.5 stars
This was one of the books for which the process or reading was not overly fun or fast-paced but the learnings were great. I really liked how Amanda structured the chapters by theme/topic and also how she mixed science and tech with personal stories, which definitely made the book easier and less dry to read. I specially enjoyed the later chapters of the book.
Her constant description of male physical attributes were a bit grating and the book was a bit US-centric but overall happy I read this.
3.5 stars
This was one of the books for which the process or reading was not overly fun or fast-paced but the learnings were great. I really liked how Amanda structured the chapters by theme/topic and also how she mixed science and tech with personal stories, which definitely made the book easier and less dry to read. I specially enjoyed the later chapters of the book.
Her constant description of male physical attributes were a bit grating and the book was a bit US-centric but overall happy I read this.
kalleq's review
4.0
A very readable, kind of techy view of the future (and some present) of food production. Looking at growing/producing food in a changing climate.
autumn_hare's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
justaprilann's review
4.0
Well written, though I haven’t totally decided whether I found it encouraging or concerning.
justbobbi's review
5.0
I am left in awe of the ingenuity of the human race. Don't get me wrong, there were some depressing parts, but Amanda Little does not come across as a fatalist. I will leave this book with a new willingness to eat GMOs, to improve my diet, to shop at my local kroger's no waste section and to eat memphis meat when it is available.
marvelousmeg's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This might have been my favorite books of 2023. I enjoy reading about food and there were a number of new technologies and concepts explored that I wasn't aware of. It also helped me to feel more optimistic about the future of food science and what will be on our plates in 50 years.
kiablu's review
4.0
Kitabı uzun bir ara verdikten sonra bitirdim, ara verdiğim için pişman değilim. Başlarda bilindik şeyler anlatılıyordu (en azından benim önceden duyduğum) ama sonlara doğru daha farklı bilgiler öğrenmeye, olaylara farklı açılardan da bakmaya fırsat tanıdı kitap benim için.
İklim değişikliğinin gıda üzerine etkisini öğrenmek ve alternatif yolları takip etmek, bir nevi geleceği öğrenmek adına okunabilecek bir kitap.
İklim değişikliğinin gıda üzerine etkisini öğrenmek ve alternatif yolları takip etmek, bir nevi geleceği öğrenmek adına okunabilecek bir kitap.
mikecross's review
4.0
Some very well-told stories of the future of food, although usually from only one point of view. Entertaining, informative, and very easy to read. The author's style raises this from 3 stars to 4.