Our guest-writer, Richard Green, is back to give an overview of genetic-modification. In this piece, Green provides historical context of regulations surrounding GM technology, highlighting differences in public perception and science between GM foods and medicine. Are you interested in…
Following his previous critique of Vandana Shiva’s eco-philosophy, SF guest writer, Marco Rosaire Conrad-Rossi, is back to discuss Biology Fortified, Inc. In this piece, Conrad-Rossi begins discussing Mark Lynas’ transformation from GMO critic into advocate, then connects this individual transformation…
Our 500 Word project is well underway to becoming a 500 Story project. Telling this story is Nancy Vosnidou who offers a perspective that is so often not heard with the near-superstitious fear surrounding a particular biotech corporation. Nancy is…
In our ongoing project, Michael A. Fest, an installation and maintenance technician for fuel storage and dispensing equipment, gives his 500 words on GMOs. Are you interested in writing about a science related topic? Then check out our information on becoming a…
Are you interested in writing about a science related topic? Then check out our information on becoming a guest writer. The Eco-Philosophy of Vandana Shiva A Critical Review of Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development By: Marco Rosaire Conrad-Rossi There is…
Continuing our 500 word project, GMO SF guest writer, Amelia Jordan, relates her own experience of how genetic modification can be a life or death technology. She goes on to share with us her passion for science, especially when confronting…
In our ongoing project, Graham Strouts gives his 500 words on how he challenged his anti-establishment ideology and the permaculture movement. Despite losing social relationships, Strouts keeps his passion for science, skepticism, and learning. His story sets an encouraging example…
We often hear about Monsanto scientists in some abstract, distant characters. Through media and political sensationalism, through the memes and bullhorns, our perspectives skew unless we have direct personal interaction. Kerri Burson offers her 500 words, plus some, to challenge…
Sometimes we need more that 500 words to say our 500 words. Mark White’s rich account of how his mother’s religious beliefs affected his own learning experiences demonstrates how contradictions often lead to important breakthroughs. Are you interested in writing…
Adding her voice to our stories, Ann recounts her experience of losing friendship over discussion of GMO issues and calls out for a respectful public discussion based on understanding. Here she is in her own words: Are you interested in…
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