Articles, Publications and Research
Powered by this purpose and in pursuit of public office, I have written research papers, penned policy briefs, and co-authored part of a forthcoming book on the role of food in bridging beliefs.
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Joseph Pool
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming criminal justice, enhancing efficiency and fairness in policing, prosecution, and punishment.
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Discover how the Hungarian Gold Train transported stolen Jewish artifacts and the ethical challenges of repatriating these treasures.
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With food as a guise to lure elites and citizens alike to the table, the meal became a place of much more than just eating—it was one of meeting and dealing. By picking up the check, the host garnered dependency and loyalty from those below their social class and accrued respect and reciprocity from those at or above their status.
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Currently, Morocco is heating up and its crops are dying out. The good news, however, is that progress is being made on reversing this agricultural disaster. Moreover, the use of sustainable agriculture has been key to the continued fight against hunger.
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If one were to combine flour, water, and heat in just the right ratio at just the right time, their efforts would be rewarded with fresh bread—a sacred staple of societies for thousands of years, visible across nearly all ancient cultures. This bread, however, is more than a source of carbohydrates and calories; it is a catalyst for the cultivation of culture and complex belief systems.
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As explained through philosophy, neuroscience, and criminology, zombies, serial killers, and madmen exist. And thanks to the "sleepy killer" residing in us all, they have the potential to herald the end of the institutions and nations they reside in.
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In Morocco and throughout much of the North African region, food has served as more than a mere tool for survival; it has connected people and aided over the centuries in ensuring cultural preservation.