Renowned activist and author Michael Pollan argues that cooking is one of the simplest and most important steps people can take to improve their family's health, build communities, fix our broken food system, and break our growing dependence on corporations. The event was chaired by Tim Lang, professor of Food Policy at City University London. To find out more about this talk, visit the event page on the RSA website: www.thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2013/how-cooking-can-change-your-life Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: www.thersa.org/__data/assets/file/0003/1523802/20130530MichaelPollan.mp3 Follow the RSA on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thersaorg Like the RSA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thersaorg Our events are made possible with the support of our Fellowship. Support us by donating or applying to become a Fellow. Donate: www.thersa.org/support-the-rsa Become a Fellow: www.thersa.org/fellowship/apply