Biotech Quote by Ellen Goodman
“In the biotech revolution, it is the human body, not iron or steel or plastic, that's at the source. Are the biocapitalists going to be allowed to dig without consent into our genetic codes, then market them?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on biotech ethics, 2015
The quote warns that biotech advances risk exploiting personal genetics without consent, turning bodies into commodities.
In simple terms: Biotech may turn bodies into market goods without consent.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparent consent for genetic use.
Themes
ethics
biotech
privacy
capitalism
consent
Mood
cautious
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
political
warning
When to use this quote
- medical research
- consumer genetics
- policy making
- personal data handling
Key Concepts
genetic data
biocapitalism
body autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who can profit from our DNA?
- How can individuals protect their genetic privacy?
A Different Perspective
Consent frameworks are often weak or ignored.
