agriculture-and-globalization
Agriculture is presented as a tangible site where global economic, ecological, and political dynamics converge, shaping rural communities and global crises like climate change.
1 chapter across 1 book
Blockchain Chicken Farm (2020)Xiaowei Wang
The chapter introduces the author's experience staying in a rural Chinese village to explore the impact of e-commerce and technology on rural life, challenging prevailing urban-centric assumptions known as metronormativity. It reflects on the interconnectedness of rural and urban worlds, the material and ecological realities of agriculture, and the need to rethink binaries around technology and human experience. The author emphasizes compassion and imagination as essential to addressing global crises and fostering a more inclusive future beyond simplistic dichotomies.