johnn48 t1_j27uzja wrote
That’s the dichotomy of bioengineering. To a binary choice of solutions either allow nature to run its course and possible extinction. Or Bioengineer a solution and interfere with the Natural course of events and prevent the decimation of a species. Add Bioethics which is non binary and subjective based on your interpretation and you’ve created a dilemma.
snklkjnqqe t1_j29bqxi wrote
Nature isn't responsible for global commerce, high speed travel, and the dramatic changes to the climate. So we either fix all the stuff we're doing to break the environment or we devise solutions to help nature cope. Both would be nice.
johnn48 t1_j29ec5g wrote
>or we devise solutions
Exactly GMO’s by themselves aren’t bad it’s how they are used and distributed. Too often the “back to nature” crowd aren’t willing to come-up with solutions that are economically feasible and mitigate some of the destructive effects of having 8 Billion people on a planet that’s only designed for 4.5 Billion /s.
gillyyak t1_j2alse0 wrote
> the destructive effects of having 8 Billion people on a planet that’s only designed for 4.5 Billion /s.
"designed". Oy.
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