In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto — How Nutritionism Rewired Eating

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.This episode explores In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan as a systems-level analysis of how nutritionism influences behavior, belief, and institutional outcomes.By focusing on incentive architecture rather than personalities or food trends, the episode shows why the Western diet pattern persists — and how it connects to larger economic, cultural, and ecological structures.📺 Watch on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/Vx5qYZj0FvY❤️ Support on Patreon:👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/in-defense-of-151300061?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAuthor SupportIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the work yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you value systems-level analysis like this, please like, subscribe, and comment with books or topics you’d like us to explore next.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.