To what extent does Man have a right to exploit nature in order to live? Do animals have rights? Should we modify the genes of crops if it allows us to increase production, and even alleviate poverty? This album explores the arguments for and against genetically-modified crops, hearing the views of…
The Open University
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- A British farmer explains his perspective on GM crops.
A scientist explains why he views genetically modified crops as a benign technology.
Transcript -- A scientist explains why he views genetically modified crops as a benign technology.
A campaigner explains her biocentric worldview and how this affects her stance on GM crops.
Transcript -- A campaigner explains her biocentric worldview and how this affects her stance on GM crops.
An organic farmer explains why organic cultivation is the best alternative to modifying the genetics of crops.
Transcript -- An organic farmer explains why organic cultivation is the best alternative to modifying the genetics of crops.
Some of the views that feed into the policy-making process.
Transcript -- Some of the views that feed into the policy-making process.
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