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We wouldn't think of going to our doctor and saying 'Treat me the way doctors treated people in the 19th Century', and yet that's what we're demanding in food production.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should not cling to outdated practices in food production just as we wouldn’t want outdated medical treatments.
Nina Fedoroff's quote highlights the inconsistency in our expectations of food production versus medical practices. While we eagerly embrace advancements in medicine, we often resist changes in the way our food is produced, clinging to outdated methods that may not serve us well in the modern context. The comparison draws attention to the necessity for innovation and progress in agricultural practices, just as we have seen in healthcare.
Themes
Food ProductionInnovationScienceMedical AdvancementsProgress
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on agricultural practices, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for modern methods.
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