Devouring Tomorrow: Fiction from the Future of Food
A collection of Canadian speculative fiction on the collapse of global food systems.
The anthology investigates how human society adapts when the fundamental act of eating becomes dangerous or impossible. Dupuis gathers narratives that explore the psychological and social impacts of losing pollinators and facing crop failures. The stories do not look to distant eras but focus on the immediate future where technology and disease reshape daily life. Each piece offers a glimpse into communities struggling with new realities, from living meat to vanished staples. The work serves as a mirror for current environmental concerns, using fiction to process collective fear.
Published in 2025 by Rare Machines, this anthology features Canadian authors addressing global ecological crises. It reflects contemporary American and international anxieties about climate change and agricultural stability through speculative fiction.
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Readers who find comfort in traditional adventure plots or historical settings will likely not satisfy their desires with this volume. However, those interested in ecological horror and sociological speculation will find significant value here. The book appeals to individuals who enjoy short fiction that challenges assumptions about sustenance and survival. It offers a mirror for current environmental concerns by using fiction to process collective fear regarding the loss of pollinators and crop failures. By exploring how communities struggle with new realities, such as living meat or vanished staples, it provides a serious examination of how humanity adapts when the foundation of its culture crumbles. It is ideal for those seeking to understand the psychological impacts of losing access to familiar foods.
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Jeff Dupuis curates a compelling collection of speculative short fiction that examines the precarious future of global food systems. The anthology effectively addresses the collapse of traditional agriculture due to climate shifts and technological intervention. Readers encounter narratives where lab-grown meat develops consciousness, forcing characters to confront ethical boundaries in consumption. Other stories depict societies reorganizing cultural identities after devastating crop diseases eliminate common fruits. The work draws on contemporary anxieties regarding food insecurity and ecological loss, presenting a near-future timeline where sharing meals becomes fraught with scarcity. This volume suits readers interested in ecological horror and sociological speculation. It challenges assumptions about sustenance and survival through varied perspectives on humanity's adaptation to crumbling cultural foundations.
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