The Omnivore's Dilemma

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Deep Questions with Cal Newport, 1 June 2026. The book comes up at 42 min 5 sec in. Said by Cal Newport.

Cal Newport briefly mentions Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma as the predecessor to In Defense of Food, noting it is structured around four set-piece stories and is more narrative than the later book. He says he reread it not long ago and also found it good.

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