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Christien Meindertsma, author of "Pig 05049" looks at the astonishing afterlife of the ordinary pig, parts of which make their way into at least 187 non-pork products, from bullets to artificial hearts.
About Christien Meindertsma
Christien Meindertsma uses art (and craft) to expose the hidden processes and connections of our modern life. Full bio and more links http://www.ted.com/speakers/christien_meindertsma.html