Eating in the Anthropocene

Brought to you by Hopkins at Home

May 15 – June 19
Recorded Lectures + Live Discussions
6 weeks 

Lectures will be shared in advance.
Live Discussions will be held Fridays from 12 NOON – 1PM EDT.

“You are what you eat” is a phrase familiar to many but what do you really know about food systems and diets? This course examines the complex interactions between food systems, diets, and the environment, and the political, social, and ethical issues to achieve both human and planetary health. We will discuss the challenges facing the food system as a result of environmental degradation and climate change. We will also review the state of current diets and their effects on human health outcomes. As we consider paths forward, we examine holistic solutions that align nutrition, health, and environmental goals. We consider our moral obligations to other people – both now and in the future – and the planet, and we posit that eating is political, social, and ethical acts requiring reflection at all scales.