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What makes genetically modified organisms so distasteful?

K G Davies1

  • 1IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK AL5 2JQ. Keith.Davis@bbsrc.ac.uk

Trends in Biotechnology
|October 6, 2001
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Opposition to genetically modified organisms stems from an essentialist worldview, rooted in ancient Greek philosophy. This perspective, predating Darwinian evolution, views gene transfer as unnatural and intuitively wrong.

Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Genetics
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • The ongoing debate surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) highlights public apprehension.
  • A significant portion of the educated populace harbors reservations about gene transfer between species.

Observation:

  • This opposition appears rooted in an essentialist worldview, a perspective with historical origins in Platonic and Aristotelian thought.
  • Essentialism contrasts sharply with the population thinking championed by Charles Darwin.

Findings:

  • Individuals adhering to an essentialist view find the transfer of genes across species intuitively objectionable.
  • This aversion is argued to be a lingering effect of Platonic philosophy, which influences contemporary perceptions.

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Implications:

  • Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of GMO concerns is crucial for effective communication and policy-making.
  • Addressing the 'essentialist' mindset may be key to resolving debates surrounding genetic modification technologies.