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“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.” quote by Hope Jahren
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“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.”

Hope Jahren

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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize cooperation and ethical tech use.

Themes

cooperation technology ethics survival

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

ethical visionary

When to use this quote

  • disaster relief
  • public health
  • food security
  • climate adaptation

Key Concepts

genetic engineering bioethics social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure equitable access to genetic technologies?
  • What safeguards are needed to prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective

Technology can have unintended ecological impacts and societal inequities.

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