Before watching this video, I had a preconceived perception of Genetically Modified foods. I thought that in many ways they were wonderful things because they are one of the many amazing things that have been brought to our attention these past couple of years. Our world offers so many wonderful things and my perception is why not use those wonderful things we have? However, this video has changed my views. Like many others have posted, I never knew that companies were able to patent particular seeds. I was astonished to find out that people were being sued due to the fact that they were not “allowed” to use certain seeds. I did not see all of the politics behind Genetically Modified food but after watching this video, I see it all. Because Genetically Modified foods have been introduced to our society, there is no way to get rid of them; therefore, I don’t feel that there is much to do about them. I do have some fears about Genetically Modified foods but just like many of the other things I eat I don’t have the time to identify labels on foods. Maybe I am lazy, but being a college student and having other things to worry about, I don’t necessarily worry about each and everything I eat. I do feel that it is beneficial to have labels on foods though for people who do need to know about Genetically Modified Foods. I would like to, sometime in my life, take the time to know what I am putting in my body but as of right now, I feel that I do not have the time for it. This video has definitely opened up my eyes to the politics behind Genetically Modified foods and when I do have the time, I would like to reduce the amount of Genetically Modified foods I consume.
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It is interesting that you say you thought genetically modified foods were wonderful things, because I think in a way they could be wonderful, if companies didn't exploit farmers over patented seeds, and they were labeled. I agree that there are amazing things that continued to be discovered and I believe they could all be extremely beneficial for our society if they are used in productive and respectful manners. I also have a hard time completely understanding genetically modified foods because I haven't really studied the whole process of genetic modification very well. I think that also makes it difficult for the general public because often we are unaware of what exactly is going on.
I totally agree with you that it's hard to have time/care about EVERYTHING you are eating while in college. I mean seriously, we are all poor and it's hard to be picky when it comes to what we eat. I know at least for me, I buy whatever is cheap or on sale. And I would rather not spend the extra money on food if I don't have to.
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