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future_fabulators:food_scenarios [2014-04-03 17:34] – [Discipline] majafuture_fabulators:food_scenarios [2014-04-03 18:54] nik
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 The myth of anthropocentrism is alive and well in the majority of the population. Climate change that effects productive food environments are mitigated through large scale geo-engineering. Oil is still the dominant fuel, coming from non-conventional sources. Pricing of eco-system services (such as RED or TEEB) thrives. Food production and distribution are largely automatised. Food is grown, monitored and transported through artificial systems within and in between large cities. This lead to an increased disconnect from the supply chain, that is driven by its financialisation and high-frequency trading (farmville subsidies…). Through advanced tracking and tracing technologies, supply chain information is relatively available and transparent (for those who make an effort and know where to look). With a proliferation of home delivery and disposal services, the supply chain extends into the kitchen. Although there seems to be much choice, the majority of food on offer is rather homogeneous, which prompts food conscious consumers to search for more authenticity in their diet, that comes at a price. For the majority of the population, food is more about quantity than quality, functional entertainment rather than wholesome nourishment. Cooking shows are the order of the day, where cooking competitions and celebrity chefs’ take-aways turn food preparation into an instantly gratifying game. The intensive agriculture, including creation and spread of GMOs has proven fragile to propagation of diseases (in animals, plants and humans), hence extensive disease (propagation) controls are in place. In humans, chronic diet-related illnesses are rampant, from allergies to obesity, cancers and heart failures.  The myth of anthropocentrism is alive and well in the majority of the population. Climate change that effects productive food environments are mitigated through large scale geo-engineering. Oil is still the dominant fuel, coming from non-conventional sources. Pricing of eco-system services (such as RED or TEEB) thrives. Food production and distribution are largely automatised. Food is grown, monitored and transported through artificial systems within and in between large cities. This lead to an increased disconnect from the supply chain, that is driven by its financialisation and high-frequency trading (farmville subsidies…). Through advanced tracking and tracing technologies, supply chain information is relatively available and transparent (for those who make an effort and know where to look). With a proliferation of home delivery and disposal services, the supply chain extends into the kitchen. Although there seems to be much choice, the majority of food on offer is rather homogeneous, which prompts food conscious consumers to search for more authenticity in their diet, that comes at a price. For the majority of the population, food is more about quantity than quality, functional entertainment rather than wholesome nourishment. Cooking shows are the order of the day, where cooking competitions and celebrity chefs’ take-aways turn food preparation into an instantly gratifying game. The intensive agriculture, including creation and spread of GMOs has proven fragile to propagation of diseases (in animals, plants and humans), hence extensive disease (propagation) controls are in place. In humans, chronic diet-related illnesses are rampant, from allergies to obesity, cancers and heart failures. 
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 The myth of unlimited growth has become cancerous. The industrial expansion devoured everything it could and is now beginning to digest itself. Antibiotic resistance is one of the major threats to this fear-driven society. One of the first effects was the collapse of meat and dairy production, that eventually led to a series of brutal resource and microbe wars, malnutrition and in many cases even starvation. The (literal) hunt for animal protein is widespread. Animals previously considered non-edible have become sought after delicacies. While most people’s diet is forced veganism, there is an increase of insectivores and invasivores. Jelly-fish has become a staple in coastal regions.  The myth of unlimited growth has become cancerous. The industrial expansion devoured everything it could and is now beginning to digest itself. Antibiotic resistance is one of the major threats to this fear-driven society. One of the first effects was the collapse of meat and dairy production, that eventually led to a series of brutal resource and microbe wars, malnutrition and in many cases even starvation. The (literal) hunt for animal protein is widespread. Animals previously considered non-edible have become sought after delicacies. While most people’s diet is forced veganism, there is an increase of insectivores and invasivores. Jelly-fish has become a staple in coastal regions. 
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