The Food Chain Food Technophobes v Technophiles
Dec 5, 2014
Mike Mack, former CEO of Syngenta, dives into the complex debate surrounding food technology. He explores the divide between technophobes and technophiles, particularly regarding GMOs and pesticides. Insights on genetic modification and its benefits are balanced with concerns about public perception and safety. The conversation includes ethical issues related to agricultural biotechnology, intellectual property, and the impact of pesticides on bees. From Nairobi to New York, diverse views contribute to the global conversation on how to feed the world.
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Science Over Public Opinion
- Public opinion often controversies food safety beyond scientific consensus.
- Mike Mack urges trusting regulated science for food technology safety.
Farmers Call Pesticides Medicine
- Farmers in India call pesticides 'medicine' because they protect crops.
- For them, pesticides mean the difference between profit and crop loss.
Trust Regulators, Not Public Opinion
- Allow scientific regulators to determine food safety, not public opinion.
- Avoid relying on popular but unscientific sources such as casual internet searches.