
The manufacturing of "natural food" and how tech can demystify what we eat
Future Tense
The Obsession with Naturalness and Its Cross-Cultural Significance
The obsession with natural food and naturalness can be a reflection of our fears about how human beings are negatively impacting the world. The desire for naturalness is not limited to a specific culture or time period, as seen in ancient China where the concept of 'zurat' was praised for being self-so or organic. Natural is often perceived as unmanipulated, organic, and grassroots, reflecting a preference for things that are spontaneous and authentic.
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