Quote:
Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay
Yep, stuff like this makes me nervous, it's almost like we are trying to make ourselves obsolete.
|
I am less concerned about the research itself, and more the fact that once corporate interests get involved the "new life" will become proprietary instead of peer reviewed.
I recall reading about an Alberta farmer getting sued by a company that made genetically modified wheat. The seeds were blowing over the highway and taking over his fields because his native crops couldn't compete. So they decided he was stealing!
I'd much prefer massive public discussion anytime we are talking about introducing new species to our environment. Not secretive protection in the name of profits.