The Paradox of Progress: The Complex Impact of Food Industrialization

The video discusses the historical use of antibiotics in livestock, starting with observations of larger fish near pharmaceutical labs. Thomas Dukes discovered that antibiotics in animal feed led to faster growth, revolutionizing meat production post-WWII. However, this practice led to antibiotic resistance and health risks. The industrialization of food systems reduced costs but introduced safety challenges, exemplified by the E. Coli outbreak in ground beef. The video concludes by emphasizing the need for a systems approach to address these interconnected issues.

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