• 342345@feddit.de
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    7 months ago

    It’s about the creation of artifical markets - Allowing patents on genetic modifications in lifeforms so that one can sell something that basically copies itself if you provide it with a place to grow (exclusively) and some water and light. It’s highly problematic.

    It’s uncritical to play that utilisation rights game with music and videos and other works of art. No one starves to death from not listening to music. But you shouldn’t play that game with food sources.

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      7 months ago

      Which is more of a problem with the expensive methods, that are used right now. With CRISPR there would be a market for other viable mutations, which are not patented.

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        7 months ago

        You mean garage generical engineering? Genetical design instead of breeding and selection?

        I see pros and cons.