Asteroids Quote by Mark Lynas
“We no longer need to discuss whether or not it is safe – over a decade and a half with three trillion GM meals eaten there has never been a single substantiated case of harm. You are more likely to get hit by an asteroid than to get hurt by GM food.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: GM Food Safety Debate, 2021
The speaker argues GM foods are safe, citing lack of harm over years and comparing risk to rare events like asteroid impacts.
In simple terms: GM foods have no proven danger despite massive consumption.
Key Takeaway
Trust scientific evidence over fear.
Themes
food safety
science
risk perception
public health
Mood
analytical
informative
cautious
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- policy making
- consumer education
- risk communication
Key Concepts
statistical risk
food technology
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess low‑probability, high‑impact risks?
- What role should precaution play?
A Different Perspective
Rare events can still occur; risk perception varies.
