Re: [DIYbio] Re: Biosecurity

On 6/14/19, Andreas "Mega" Stuermer <andreas.t.stuermer@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Also, I am doubtful this biosphere will stand another 20 years. If we don't
> grow our food more sustainably (that is - genetically engineered), I can
> preety much guarantte you that it will certainly not stand 100 more years

Switching to a plant-based menu of existing species grown in higher
density 3D arrangements (i.e. hydroponics, etc) would sustain the
future global population and ecology just fine, more easily in terms
of financial investment, and with less impact regardless of genetic
engineering. Your comment is simply using fear as rationalization
for use of untested technology. The sole reason that this legitimate
avenue is not employed in large scale is that the new technology can
be patented and thus investment returns are far higher, in contrast to
raising existing species which provide little to no ability for
patents. The creation of a wide economic moat by applying new
technology regardless of test history is what is rewarded. Safety and
in-depth study prior to deployment are not rewarded.


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