I wanted to make sure that this be the first scientific and technology revolution in history in which the public thoroughly discussed all the potential benefits and all the potential harms, in advance of the technology coming online and running its course.

The American public is not aware that there might be potential allergenic and toxic reactions. With regular food, at least people know which foods they have an allergy to.

You can eliminate, for example, a Brazil nut gene if you know that it will create an allergenic effect.

Jeremy Rifkin Quotes