Rachel Laudan: Cooking in World History || The Human Progress Podcast Ep.10

Rachel Laudan: Cooking in World History || The Human Progress Podcast Ep.10

Author: HumanProgress.org August 26, 2021 Duration: 1:21:17

Rachel Laudan tells the remarkable story of the rise and fall of the world’s great cuisines―from the mastery of grain cooking some twenty thousand years ago, to the present―in this superbly researched book.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisine-Empire-Cooking-History-California/dp/0520286316

Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/rachel-laudan-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-10-transcript/

Rachel Laudan is a food historian, an author of the prizewinning Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History.

Learn more: https://www.rachellaudan.com/


Marian L. Tupy and Chelsea Follett of HumanProgress.org host The Human Progress Podcast, a series dedicated to exploring the often overlooked but measurable advancements that have shaped our world. This podcast delves into the data and stories behind improvements in human well-being, from rising life expectancy and declining poverty to technological innovation and expanding freedoms. Each episode features conversations with researchers, authors, and thinkers who examine the forces driving this progress, while also addressing common misconceptions and concerns about the future. The discussions are grounded in evidence, offering a nuanced counterpoint to prevailing narratives of decline. Listeners will find a thoughtful analysis of long-term trends across science and society, providing a deeper understanding of how far we’ve come and the challenges that remain. It’s an invitation to consider a more optimistic, fact-based view of human history and our potential. Tune in for a regular dose of informed perspective that goes beyond the headlines.
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