Chris: Hello Nick! Long time no see…
Nick (shielding his papers with his arms): Shhh! Don’t let anyone know who I am.
Chris: Oh, sorry. The devil in disguise, huh? What are you reading there?
Nick: As a matter of fact I’m looking at some very interesting findings, and between you and me I don’t think you’re going to like what they have to say…
Chris: Oh yes? How so?
Nick: Well, it turns out that this local food thing that you’re so into isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Chris: Is that so? Who says?
Nick: Well, for starters there’s this very interesting book by a chap called Leigh Phillips.
Chris: Oh god.
Nick: Look, I do read your blog, you know. I realise that you’re not exactly Mr Phillips’ biggest fan. But it’s not just him. Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams (S&W) say much the same in this new book of theirs. And even someone that I know you rate very highly has written a sniffy article about local food.
Chris: Who?
Nick (triumphantly): George Monbiot!
Chris: Oh god.
Nick (grinning malevolently): You see? Just admit it, you’re onto a loser with this one.
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