Re: [DIYbio] Biosecurity

No, I am not underestimating nature. I am pointing out that our activities are being underestimated. Nature will take its course and we can't do much about that. We can only control our own activity. One thing we should do is use biotech to defend ourselves. We're off and running in that department. The other thing we should do is not add to the problem, which we are grossly underestimating.

I will acknowledge that several of you in the DIYbio community have commented thoughtfully within a week. Only a handful of academics have commented in 17 years. Unfortunately, I believe the extreme competition for funding creates a selective pressure to remain silent. I also have concerns that an undereducated public would lash out at biotech if it engages in the debate. This is another reason a scientist might remain silent.

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