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== Spreading the Idea of Synthetic Biology == | == Spreading the Idea of Synthetic Biology == | ||
- | Unfortunately, a lot people around the world are scared of genetically modified organisms and any application related to them. Though we believe that '''natural skepticism''' towards new and unproved technologies is not just good but especially desirable, the current fear some people encounter gene technology with is a bit disproportionate and might be counterproductive to technological and scientific advance in related fields. | + | How can we convince people that the technology we develop is safe to use and that the problems we tackle concern everybody? Unfortunately, a lot people around the world are scared of genetically modified organisms and any application related to them. Though we believe that '''natural skepticism''' towards new and unproved technologies is not just good but especially desirable, the current fear some people encounter gene technology with is a bit disproportionate and might be counterproductive to technological and scientific advance in related fields. |
- | However, as reported, for example, in an [http://www.rundschau-online.de/magazin/gentechnik--risiko-oder-chance-,15184902,15929266.html article] published in a local newspaper's magazine, Kölnische Rundschau, the social acceptance of biotechnological products could be higher if people felt informed better. Following up on this, we thought about how we can inform people '''factually but in a comprehensible way''' about gene technology and synthetic biology. | + | However, as reported, for example, in an [http://www.rundschau-online.de/magazin/gentechnik--risiko-oder-chance-,15184902,15929266.html article] published in a local newspaper's magazine, Kölnische Rundschau, the social acceptance of biotechnological products could be higher if people felt informed better. Following up on this, we thought about how we can inform people '''factually but in a comprehensible way''' about gene technology and synthetic biology. |
At the same time, '''young students''' interested in science and engineering are the most valuable future source of innovation. One day, they might be the researchers who develop the solutions to the most pressing issues of our world. | At the same time, '''young students''' interested in science and engineering are the most valuable future source of innovation. One day, they might be the researchers who develop the solutions to the most pressing issues of our world. |
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