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I'm sure many people understand this but I'm going to say it anyway: People who are anti-GM are skeptical about scientists' ability to predict all the conseque
by Myrth 13y ago
I'm sure many people understand this but I'm going to say it anyway:
People who are anti-GM are skeptical about scientists' ability to predict all the consequences of their meddling in living genes and chemical balance of nature components.
The nature had millions of years of coming up with sustainable balance between growth and death.
I hope no one will argue that many of the priorities in our current scientific environment are short term individual benefits, whether it is political, wealth or recognition.
This is the basis of anti-GM folk mistrust, and not inability to detect that everything is chemicals and cross-pollination is a gene modification as well.
- da_n 13y agoA lot of our food is already 'unnatural' due to humankind practicing genetic modification for thousands of years using plant breeding techniques. If we follow the line of reasoning you present we should also stop all medical research because some companies prioritise monetary gain over the welfare of humankind. I wouldn't argue that it needs regulation to ensure it is used responsibly.
- specialist 13y agoI wouldn't argue that it needs regulation to ensure it is used responsibly. Huh?
- da_n 13y agoI don't know what your question is.