We live in ambiguous times. The world, once full of unreachable corners and mysterious landscapes, now seems to fit in the palm of our hand. Rare delicacies, extravagant spices, and miraculous herbs from every corner of the globe are suddenly accessible at the local market or with a click online. Globalization has made the world smaller, our plates and apothecaries richer—and yet, it has also made things infinitely more complex.