Christien Meindertsma’s fascinating talk at TEDxAmsterdam is based on her book PIG 05049, that documents an astounding array of products that different parts of an anonymous pig called 05049 support.

Meindertsma reveals the lines between raw materials and producers, products and consumers that have become so invisible in an increasingly globalized world. The findings of her research came as a complete surprise to those in the audience.

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