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''Transforming food'' [videorecording] : a global look at genetic modification / a BBC production ; produced & directed by Michael Lachmann | ''Transforming food'' [videorecording] : a global look at genetic modification / a BBC production ; produced & directed by Michael Lachmann | ||
Hamilton, NJ. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2009 McHenry DVD7434 [http://ffh.films.com/id/16317/Transforming_Food_A_Global_Look_at_Genetic_Modification.htm excerpt] | Hamilton, NJ. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2009 McHenry DVD7434 [http://ffh.films.com/id/16317/Transforming_Food_A_Global_Look_at_Genetic_Modification.htm excerpt] | ||
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| + | Craig Venter and team make a historic announcement: they've created the first fully functioning, reproducing cell controlled by synthetic DNA. He explains how they did it and why the achievement marks the beginning of a new era for science. [http://www.ted.com/talks/craig_venter_unveils_synthetic_life.html TEDtalk video | ||
[http://twilightearth.com/2009/05/the-world-according-to-monsanto-full-documentary/ The World According to Monsanto] "directed by independent filmmaker Marie-Monique Robin, paints a grim picture of a company with a long track record of environmental crimes and health scandals." | [http://twilightearth.com/2009/05/the-world-according-to-monsanto-full-documentary/ The World According to Monsanto] "directed by independent filmmaker Marie-Monique Robin, paints a grim picture of a company with a long track record of environmental crimes and health scandals." | ||
Revision as of 10:59, 15 June 2010
See also Food
Pro-Con debate 2003
Argument Maps by Robert Horn at Stanford
Articles
Monsanto expose 12/09
10/09 NYT debate, includes # Paul Collier, economist, Oxford University
- Vandana Shiva, activist and author
- Per Pinstrup-Andersen, professor of nutrition and public policy, Cornell
- Raj Patel, Institute for Food and Development Policy
- Jonathan Foley, University of Minnesota
- Michael J. Roberts, economist, North Carolina State University
"Breadbasket of Democracy" by Ted Nace, Orion Magazine
Video
Transforming food [videorecording] : a global look at genetic modification / a BBC production ; produced & directed by Michael Lachmann Hamilton, NJ. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2009 McHenry DVD7434 excerpt
Craig Venter and team make a historic announcement: they've created the first fully functioning, reproducing cell controlled by synthetic DNA. He explains how they did it and why the achievement marks the beginning of a new era for science. [http://www.ted.com/talks/craig_venter_unveils_synthetic_life.html TEDtalk video
The World According to Monsanto "directed by independent filmmaker Marie-Monique Robin, paints a grim picture of a company with a long track record of environmental crimes and health scandals."
Food Inc (i believe) deals with GMO's. Interview with director (video). Reading list
videoblog that gives overview of Union of Concerned Scientist report Failure to Yield 2009
What is genomics? How will it affect our lives? In this intriguing primer on the genomics revolution, entrepreneur Barry Schuler says we can at least expect healthier, tastier food. He suggests we start with the pinot noir grape, to build better wines.
Juan Enriquez challenges our definition of bioenergy. Oil, coal, gas and other hydrocarbons are not chemical but biological products, based on plant matter -- and thus, growable. Our whole approach to fuel, he argues, needs to change. TEDTalk video.
The World According to Monsanto
The Future of Food c2004 Film & Music DVD2936 (88 min.) In-depth investigation into unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat.
Jonathan Drori encourages us to save biodiversity -- one seed at a time. Reminding us that plants support human life, he shares the vision of the Millennium Seed Bank, which has stored over 3 billion seeds to date from dwindling yet essential plant species.TEDTalk video.
Audio
Longnow Seminar. Pamela Ronald, Raoul Adamchak “Organically Grown and Genetically Engineered: The Food of the Future” Their book Tomorrow's Table Longnow.org
Drew Endy, Jim Thomas “Synthetic Biology Debate” [http://www.longnow.org/ Longnow.org 2008
Books
Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation Engdahl
Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge by Vandana Shiva
Joy Hagen (College 8 Core instructor) has co-authored work on GMO's with other UCSC folk
Blogs
Energy, Food, Environment College 8 Core instructor Dustin Mulvaney's blog often comments on GMO's
