
Retrogressive Consumerism: Consumer Demand and the Future of Global Food Security
Show Summary In this episode, we speak with Barnett Sporkin-Morrison, Agricultural & Applied Economist and Former Diplomat about a topic he is passionate about; sustainably feeding the world’s population by 2050. We discuss “Retrogressive Consumerism,” a concept he developed that looks at how consumers decide what food products to purchase, and how some of these decisions are not sustainable over the long term on a global scale. Barnett shares his thoughts on Genetically Modified Organisms and how the evolution of technology requires a transformation of how it is regulated and utilized. Finally, Barnett shares his outlook on the future, and how he believes international trade and food security are vital next steps in uniting the world’s population for a sustainable future.