Comment Hollywood (Score 1) 183
Hollywood isn't the only place the issue is taken up. There are individuals and organizations that are working to prevent the abuse of genetic engineering. I went to a school that was strong in Agriculture and Science years ago and I remember when a speaker came to visit to discuss the issues around BGH (Bovine Growth Hormone). I also remember the numerous people who attended wearing Monsanto hats (Monsanto being a major company that sells BGH). The issues concerning BGH is actually pretty clear cut unlike many other issues concerning biotech. BGH=bad. I'd be happy to argue the point with anyone who feels different.
Getting back to my story: If I remember correctly, the speaker was a lawyer who subsisted and worked off of a very limited budget. I was amazed at the forces that was arrayed against him. His was truely a David vs Goliath battle. The point I am trying to make is that the people who tries to raise issues concerning biotech are often seen as crackpots by the scientific community. Meanwhile, the general public has little awareness of the issues and court battles because the volunteer groups fighting to prevent abuse do not have the funding for TV commercials.
Another thing I would like to point out (which may be a bit off topic) is that there is a significant difference between Scientists and Engineers or CS majors although a lot of people seem to think otherwise. It is somewhat annoying when people discuss science as if they know all about it, when in fact, they don't have any idea.
Getting back to my story: If I remember correctly, the speaker was a lawyer who subsisted and worked off of a very limited budget. I was amazed at the forces that was arrayed against him. His was truely a David vs Goliath battle. The point I am trying to make is that the people who tries to raise issues concerning biotech are often seen as crackpots by the scientific community. Meanwhile, the general public has little awareness of the issues and court battles because the volunteer groups fighting to prevent abuse do not have the funding for TV commercials.
Another thing I would like to point out (which may be a bit off topic) is that there is a significant difference between Scientists and Engineers or CS majors although a lot of people seem to think otherwise. It is somewhat annoying when people discuss science as if they know all about it, when in fact, they don't have any idea.
