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Michael Pollan is an American author, journalist, and professor known for his work on food, agriculture, and the environment. His influential books, such as "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "In Defense of Food," explore the complexities of food systems and promote sustainable eating practices. Pollan's engaging writing style and thought-provoking ideas have made him a prominent voice in the discussion of food policy and nutrition.
b. 1955
I can probably earn more in an hour of writing or even teaching than I could save in a whole week of cooking. Specialization is undeniably a powerful social and economic force. And yet it is also debilitating. It breeds helplessness, dependence, and ignorance and, eventually, it undermines any sense of responsibility.The Omnivore's Dilemma, p. 12, 2006
As I grew steadily more comfortable in the kitchen, I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being too demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection.Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, p. 12, 2013
The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.The Omnivore's Dilemma, p. 12, 2006
A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule.The Omnivore's Dilemma, p. 4, 2006
It is no small thing for an American to be able to go into a fast-food restaurant and to buy a double cheeseburger, fries, and a large Coke for a price equal to less than an hour of labor at the minimum wage - indeed, in the long sweep of history, this represents a remarkable achievement.The Omnivore's Dilemma, p. 8, 2006
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