• piccolo@sh.itjust.works
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    15 hours ago

    Selective breeding isnt GMO tho. Gmo is modifying genetics directly. Selective breeding is manipulativing the natural processes and hoping the offspring carried the desired genes. Its like saying placing bets on a roulette table is investing.

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      21 minutes ago

      Actually I’d say that investing is gambling, and selective breeding is a form of genetic engineering.

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      Selective breeding isnt GMO tho

      It absolutely is.

      The definition of a genetically modified organism (GMO) is not clear and varies widely between countries, international bodies, and other communities. At its broadest, the definition of a GMO can include anything that has had its genes altered, including by nature. Taking a less broad view, it can encompass every organism that has had its genes altered by humans, which would include all crops and livestock

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      9 hours ago

      I mean, the line between gambling and investing is a lot thinner than most people would like to believe.