10-01-2012, 11:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-01-2012, 11:31 PM by Tenet Nosce.)
(10-01-2012, 11:11 PM)Bring4th_Austin Wrote: Do you have opinions about the Institute for Responsible Technology?
It appears well-intentioned to me, however I don't know if I would call it a legitimate "institute".
Quote:Did you find the movie worth it?
Yes.
Quote:Was there evidence in there worthy of presenting to a real skeptic?
If by "real skeptic" you mean a person who withholds judgment on a matter until presented with compelling arguments, then there are some claims which look promising, but would need to be more fully vetted.
I found this on their website: State-of-the-Science on the Health Risks of GM Foods which has 132 references, some of them to actual studies. It is a tricky situation to find studies though, as Monsanto is a big donor to colleges that conduct agricultural research, and those who might be inclined to critically investigate GMOs appear to be disencouraged by their esteemed colleagues and/or lose their jobs.
Plus, because current intellectual property laws allow Monsanto to "own" their seed, it is difficult for research institutions to get a hold of it. How convenient.
If by "real skeptic" you actually mean fake skeptics, who are really posers that have already made up their minds and refuse to consider any evidence that contradicts their preconceptions, then no. It probably won't convince them of anything.
(10-01-2012, 11:12 PM)zenmaster Wrote: Parenthood, stewardship, being thought of as special or chosen, delivering a message, having a mission, emotional connection, examination of self.
Interesting. So is there a backstory you have found plausible?