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Philosophy · 19 min

The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket

By Benjamin Lorr

The convenience of modern supermarkets conceals a complex, often ethically challenging system. This episode uncovers the hidden human and environmental costs behind our food supply, prompting a re-evaluation of convenience and the true price of what we consume.

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“The convenience of modern supermarkets conceals a complex, often ethically challenging system. This episode uncovers the hidden human and environmental costs behind our food supply, prompting a re-evaluation of convenience and the true price of what we consume.”

— Benjamin Lorr, The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket

What it is about

food systems, supply chain ethics, consumer awareness

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of food systems, supply chain ethics, consumer awareness and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Benjamin Lorr brings a credible and useful lens to food systems, supply chain ethics, consumer awareness, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Benjamin Lorr

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