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Matt Ridley: How Innovation Works, Part 2

Jul 15, 2020
30:32

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  • Resistance to GMOs hampers progress in some regions, while gene editing technologies like CRISPR present potential solutions.
  • Innovation leads to resource efficiency, prosperity, and environmental conservation with advancements like gene editing promoting biodiversity and quality of life.

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Challenges to Innovation Beyond Digital Realm

Resistance from environmental movements hinders progress in adopting beneficial technologies like genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in certain regions. Despite proven success in India, Brazil, and North America, Europe and Africa resist GMOs. The potential of gene editing technologies like CRISPR offers hope for overcoming environmental concerns.

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