Always Quote by Hope Jahren
“We must feed, shelter, and nurture one another as our first priority, and to do so, we must avail ourselves of our best technologies, which have always included some type of genetic modification.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Biotechnology, 2022
Human survival depends on mutual support and using advanced technology, including genetic modification, as a primary tool.
In simple terms: We need to help each other and use the best tech, like gene editing.
Prioritize cooperation and ethical tech use.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disaster relief
- public health
- food security
- climate adaptation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable access to genetic technologies?
- What safeguards are needed to prevent misuse?
Technology can have unintended ecological impacts and societal inequities.