This article is one of many from what I understand. And it is only the beginning. This issue has been a hot, and unbelievably debatable one for quite some time. I will be reviewing the gist of the article and then digging into the concept of marketing and propaganda through media and how it reflects in society and the average consumer.
For starters, the GMO topic has many facets and areas that need to be further examined and observed for us to have a true understanding. I believe the topic needs more time under study, but the industry was too quick to accept such a crop yielder. I get it. But still. During the next week or so information will be released about the health (or negative health affects - if applicable) of GMO products in comparison to regularly sustained products. As of now no scientists can "prove" that they have an adverse effect on human health, but Jeffrey Smith believes he can prove otherwise. UNfortunately, individuals need to be labeled as a scientist or doctor to get a "valid" word in, which drives me insane, especially if they can test and prove their hypothesis whenever test, given the same access to facilities and equipment.
The issue has appeared on many talk shows and been involved in and the basis of many studies since its very existence. What amazes me is how consumers respond to discussions and studies that are published via articles, news, and web. The conspiracy theories and the idea of the subject matter being no more than merely political and/or economical are hard to accept and understand at times; the accepting being a lot more difficult than understanding. Its hard to ever know anyone's true motives, but it's interesting to watch the reactions of journalists and the average American.
Some people believe it's fine for us and they aren't totally open to the idea of western medicine principles or homeopathy, even know it has been proven scientifically that non-gmo and organic products are healthier and more beneficial. Hopefully the results of this study can somehow clear the issue up... but really many of us are on our toes and hungry for more fuel to our own fires (our end of the argument).
After having scientists resist to appear on Dr. Oz's talk show, for a number of reasons regarding a lack of research and enough backing. It also could happen to add the stress of having other scientists or companies disprove of any statement(s) given by the scientist on the show, where this could affect his or her career at any time in the future.
I think this is going to be comparable to a newer version of "The Science Wars" and I cannot wait to see its effects on consumers. I think we could all wish that GMO products are not unhealthy and have the exact same impact on any consumer as regular and/or organic products, as we could supply enough produce to legitimately feed every individual on this planet. This technological advancement for crop sustenance was a huge player in the agriculture industry as well as the food industry, which ultimately affects everyone.
In relation to this class, I just find it amazing that once everything happens during the next week, it's going to "go viral" over the internet and there will be a surplus of both true and false information and journalists will most likely be making a circus over it. It will really, for lack of a better phrase, piss me off when I read the actual results (if available) and can clearly identify information as false. It will bother me because to me it is evident that most of these writers are often working to market one idea or another or to get attention... or they just really like to give consumers a punch in the face sometimes.
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/collideascape/2014/09/15/science-panel-dives-deep-gmo-thicket/#.VB-Ui_BX-uY
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