Loading ...Just seems to me I don’t mind nature doing its thing, making changes in the DNA structure. Kinda worries me when man begins to tinker in that realm. I am pretty sure there are things we yet do not know the outcome well enough to be messing around like that. On the other hand, it would seem the potential for medical cures is great. So as you say….who is to say? And agree modern corn tastes much better, and that too is by modifying genetics to produce a higher sugar content in corn. Good or bad ??
As to feeding the world, who can be against such efforts? I have one idea, how about we take the money from all the wars and use it to grow food. You know, beat the sword into plough shares kinda thing. Don’t see it happening, but just imagine if it did.
Now here comes my skeptism again, but I have to question companies like Monsanto and their patented food products. My understanding is they have the rights, make the profits, on nearly 80% of all corn grown in the U.S. So is their goal in controlling such a huge part of the market for the good of mankind, or profit? Which is at the top of their list? Kinda scary to think one company could easily decide who grows the corn, and who gets delivery. Food as a weapon is probably not that far away. In fact, isn’t that part of the Obama ‘sanctions’ on Russia, fresh fruit and veggies ?
Its a mess, this ole world. And I guess what bothers me is a quote from Einstein, something about ” the same mind that created the problem cannot solve the problem.” Mankind has created much of the chaos, and I doubt we are able to fix it.
So, we live another day. We love, and laugh. We eat, and do the best we can. Last I heard, that is all that can ever be expected of us. Enjoy this day my friend, and tell the ‘boss’ thanks for that next meal. As you point out, so many don’t have that option of the next meal. We are Blessed indeed.
Best, Farmboy