1. Are we as dependent on the natural world as ancient groups? Why or why not?
2. What are some of the challenges of feeding the world?
3. How did agriculture influence the location and structure of early cities?
4. How did modern transportation change the relationship of cities to food?
5. What does Steel mean by "sitopia"?
6. Based on Steel's discussion, what relationship do you have with the food that you eat? What could you do to have a closer connection to the food that you consume? Write at least two paragraphs discussing this relationship and the changes you could make.
7. Does the structure of your town or city have any relationship to food? Why or why not? How could a closer connection to food or a "sitopia" be encouraged in your hometown or city?