Food is both commodity and treasure. The Human Atmosphere defines “human food” by scale, profit, and predictability, amplifying what billions consume. Yet at the smaller scale, food is intimacy: nourishment, resilience, and forgotten abundance.
Prompt for reflection:

• Which foods do you value most, and why?
• Are they chosen for convenience, tradition, taste, nutrition, or something else?
• What “hidden treasures” — ancient grains, forgotten vegetables, or overlooked staples — might be waiting in your garden, your local market, or your memory?
• How does your definition of food differ from the Human Atmosphere’s definition?