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There's never been a culture that wasn't obsessed with food. The sort of sad thing is that our obsession is no longer with food, but with the price of food.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on society's shift from a genuine appreciation of food to a focus on its cost.
Jonathan Safran Foer's quote highlights a cultural obsession with food that has been present throughout history. However, he laments that this obsession has transformed over time, shifting from a deep appreciation for food itself to a preoccupation with its financial value, suggesting a loss of connection with the true essence of what food represents in our lives.
Themes
FoodObsessionCulturePriceValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about modern eating habits at a community event.
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