Eating is one of the most basic parts of our lives, but is it really so ordinary? Two Stanford scholars talk about the fascinating cultural processes tied up in our food, from the ground to our bellies.

Music: "Look Up Often" by Inquisitor (https://soundcloud.com/inquisitormusic/look-up-often?in=inquisitormusic/sets/lo-o-k-up-o-ft-e-n)

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