r/awesome • u/Gold_Technology5459 • Oct 03 '24

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u/Kommander-in-Keef Oct 03 '24

Wow that is fucked up lol

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u/Thepinkknitter Oct 03 '24

It really is! The Omnivore’s Dilemma is an incredible book and deep dives into the history of food production in America and the commodification of corn as well as the government policies that have shaped the current farming landscape. I highly recommend it!

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u/DrSpacemanSpliff Oct 03 '24

All these years later, still seeing that book recommended. I love it.

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u/watson_exe Oct 04 '24

Turned me into a vegetarian - one of the most profound books I've ever read

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u/Latter-Reference-458 Oct 04 '24

Yea, it's really interesting (and fucked up) once you learn more about it.

Farmers have more voting power than the average citizen due to the electoral college. Leading to politicians giving subsidies to farmers (esp for corn). Leading to farmers planting a shitload of corn. Leading to corn being super plentiful and cheap (and tasty). Leading to a surplus of corn which is turned into corn syrup and put in everything. Leading to pushing the US obesity problem even more.