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In reply to the discussion: University Scientists Caught Conspiring with Monsanto to Manipulate Public Opinion on GMOs [View all]progressoid
(50,450 posts)68. Actually, it was getting educated on the issue, that caused him to support GMOs.
Guest host Bill Nye says hes changed his mind about GMOs. Find out why when he and co-host Chuck Nice answer your questions about the controversial subject of Genetically Modified Organisms. Bill tackles them in his own, inimitable style, from Is Monsanto paying you? to Can we breed drought-tolerant crops? Along the way, youll learn about new technology for assaying genes thats 10 million times faster than 20 years ago, the truth about glyphosate and Roundup Ready seeds, the drawbacks to organic farming, and how GMOs could actually help reduce the stress on our crop-pollinating bee populations. Explore the differences between genetic modification and selective breeding, and find out how the sweet potato changed our understanding of what nature is capable of on its own. Youll also hear about female scientists at Monsanto, and how Monsanto and other companies like Dupont, Con Agra and Dow have morphed from chemical manufacturers of products like Agent Orange into biotech firms helping to feed the world. And thats just in Part 1.
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RiverLover
Sep 2015
OP
Not if those same scientists are bring in the big bucks with their research grants
reformist2
Sep 2015
#26
Yes. It's a bit like the way that leagues looked the other way at steroid use.
RufusTFirefly
Sep 2015
#31
"My brother-in-law thinks he's Woody Allen. We'd have him committed, but we need
tblue37
Sep 2015
#44
If the $$s coming into the Unis is significant, they will do everything they can
erronis
Sep 2015
#28
The biggest factor these days in obtaining tenure is how much $$$ they can bring in.
reformist2
Sep 2015
#27
Wow. I would think tenure would allow professors to reject this sort of money grubbing
Ed Suspicious
Sep 2015
#76
The public in general is pliable. And its easier to believe all those rampant chemicals dispersed
RiverLover
Sep 2015
#4
Mother may have made a nice Sunday dinner so it may be awhile before they get back downstairs
Person 2713
Sep 2015
#62
It is disappointing. And The Times story left out the fact that Monsanto has given $1 million
RiverLover
Sep 2015
#9
that's just 'cuz y'all aren't starry-eyed enough: your disbelief will drag us into a new Dark Age!
MisterP
Sep 2015
#11
I've always found it interesting which multi conglomerates we are supposed to have faith in
Rex
Sep 2015
#13
Actually, it was getting educated on the issue, that caused him to support GMOs.
progressoid
Sep 2015
#68
Yeah those ignorant PHD bastids should listen to the great unwashed slanted luddites.
CBGLuthier
Sep 2015
#80
heck, had this been 1994 Tyson would never have told us to doubt corpo-funded science
MisterP
Sep 2015
#54
a lot of them do blame Seth MacFarlane for the fracas more than Tyson, who's not so "ideological"
MisterP
Sep 2015
#63
The BS is Monanto & Bayer making million$ and not caring they're putting US & the environment
RiverLover
Sep 2015
#29
I shouldn't have to tell a college professor to brush up on the meaning of conspiracy.
DisgustipatedinCA
Sep 2015
#38
There is a clear conflict of interest when the researchers are benefiting financially
pnwmom
Sep 2015
#53
I know where ever you are on the internet be prepared to argue with paid sockpuppets
Enthusiast
Sep 2015
#35
It doesn't pass the smell test. Like getting into a fist fight over Coke vs Pepsi, it only makes
GoneFishin
Sep 2015
#51
I'm so glad others can see through this ruse. I encountered it during my earliest days on the net.
Enthusiast
Sep 2015
#78
For some reason they couldn't buy so many academics in Europe, China, etc. but here in NA hands out
Person 2713
Sep 2015
#61
I wrote not so many (not enough to stop the current labeling laws ) although UK is readdressing
Person 2713
Sep 2015
#69