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See also Food

Pro-Con debate 2003

Argument Maps by Robert Horn at Stanford

DIY Garage biology hacking in Bay Area: Biocurious.org

Articles

Monsanto expose 12/09

10/09 NYT debate, includes # Paul Collier, economist, Oxford University

1. Vandana Shiva, activist and author
2. Per Pinstrup-Andersen, professor of nutrition and public policy, Cornell
3. Raj Patel, Institute for Food and Development Policy
4. Jonathan Foley, University of Minnesota
5. 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.

One Man, One Cow, One Planet

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

Author of Seeds of Deception and Genetic Roulette, Jeffrey M. Smith is a widely popular spokesperson on the documented health risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how biotech companies rig research, gag critics, hijack regulators, and spin fantastic unfulfilled promises. His Institute for Responsible Technology's Campaign for Healthier Eating in America is designed to achieve the tipping point of consumer rejection of GMOs to force them out of the food supply. The Campaign encourages public and private showings of the Monsanto film and offers support material at [http:www.ResponsibleTechnology.org link]. He lives in Fairfield, Iowa. His blog.

Blogs

Energy, Food, Environment College 8 Core instructor Dustin Mulvaney's blog often comments on GMO's