The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is

on the flip side, it doesn’t bother me much at all.

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    4 days ago

    Shrink: Tell me about your eco-anxiety.

    Me: You know the crazy preacher guy on the downtown street corner with the “The End is Nigh” sign?

    Shrink: Yes, go on…

    Me: I got kicked out of his cult for being too pessimistic.

    Shrink: It’s ok to have fears. What matters is that we keep them rational and grounded in reality so they don’t overwhelm us. What was your professional background again?

    Me: I’m a scientist.