The Tedx conference rolled through Manhattan at the beginning of the month, bringing with it a theme near to many of our hearts: The way we eat, and what can be done to improve the food system in this country (and beyond). The speakers—including Tom Colicchio—discussed everything from the future of eating bugs to the problems with school-lunch programs.
If you’ve made your way through the 16 TED Talks That Will Make You Smarter About Food, you’re ready to move on to these presentations. Say goodbye to your productivity…
In praise of big organic: Myra Goodman
Why food policy is worth fighting for: Chellie Pingree
Building true allies: Nikki Silvestri
How big business had the right idea but went wrong: Andrew Gunther
What the food movement can learn from history: Alison Cayne
How art can change the way we eat: Matthew Moore
Vote food: Tom Colicchio
Factory farms, antibiotics and superbugs: Lance Price
Celebrating resilience—reframing the narrative around our students: Clint Smith
Are insects the future of food?: Megan Miller
Hunting for food—race, class and access in New York City: Regina Bernard-Carreno
Meatless Monday—a simple idea sparks a global healthy food movement: Peggy Neu