Reflections on Rural Struggles and Urban Decline

This chapter explores the experiences of small town life and the economic challenges communities face due to industry shifts, particularly focusing on Morgantown, West Virginia and Flint, Michigan. It addresses the ethical dilemmas in food production and ongoing environmental crises, such as fracking's impact on water quality. Through personal anecdotes and humor, a nostalgic look at Detroit's industrial past is intertwined with discussions on technological changes in navigation and the chaotic lives of those in the entertainment industry.