
The Emerald
When Bread is No Longer Bread: The Importance of Context in Consciousness, Community, and Cosmos
Oct 8, 2020
Exploring the decontextualization in capitalism, from processed bread to spiritual traditions. Discussing the importance of context in consciousness, community, and cosmos. Reflecting on the consequences of losing context on our minds and world. Highlighting the need for rituals, communal integration, and reclaiming meaning in context. Delving into injecting sacredness into the corporate world and diverse cultural references.
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- Importance of maintaining original context in spiritual exploration for ritual and communal essence.
- Negative impact of decontextualization and monetization on nutritional value of bread, emphasizing need for holistic understanding.
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The History of Bread and Nutrition
Bread has evolved from a simple mixture of flour, water, and yeast to a processed product stripped of its nutritional value due to decontextualization and monetization. Additives like emulsifiers and high fructose corn syrup are now used to make bread more nutritious, highlighting the negative effects of extracting essence from its original context.
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