Despite, or maybe because of, all of our friends, jobs and activities, people are increasingly disconnnected from one another. 

Outside of sleeping and a very short list of other things, food is the one thing that connects us all. Can sharing a meal really bring us back together, or is it becoming just another chore to complete? It's a matter of perspective and resources. For those with resources but no perspective, eating is becoming a status symbol. While the opposite side struggles to find decent quality, affordable foods and is forced to compromise on their health and well-being.  

Shifting from an agrarian to urban society has kills some connections, experience and culture and replaces them with others. Sadly, the ability to recognize and access real food is one of those casualities. 

- Whose fault is it? We've lost the fundamental knowledge or points of reference to make informed decisions. Call out retailers for missing the opportunity to be that resource. Consumers need to pick their battles/recognize tradeoffs. 

- Or is it a natural result of population growth? Will the pendulum swing back?

- Ideas for change. Top down, bottom up, local, regional...