November 3. Reminder: Francis Moore Lappe "EcoMind,“ … the way we look at today's environmental...

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WORLD FOOD ISSUES November 3

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WORLD FOOD ISSUES

November 3

Page 2: November 3. Reminder: Francis Moore Lappe  "EcoMind,“ … the way we look at today's environmental issues robs us of power and prevents us from positive.

Reminder: Francis Moore Lappe

"EcoMind,“ … the way we look at today's environmental issues robs us of power and prevents us from positive action. From global hunger to environmental challenges, we have the resources. But we must first "free ourselves from self-defeating thought traps" to bring about solutions.

When: 8:00 p.m. tonight Where: MU Great Hall

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Reaction: “The Economics of Happiness”

Helena Norberg-Hodge:

Founder: International Society for Ecology & Culture

Co-Founder, International Forum on Globalization

How did you feel after viewing her talk?

What were you thinking?

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Comments and questions from Chapter 6

1. Issues of land ownership and use related to hunger and food production

a. Is “big” bad?

b. Is “big” good?

c. Why?

d. Who should decide?

2. Efficiency and scale

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Issues & questions remaining about the world’s food systems

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