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Max LucadoRead
Loss of genetic diversity in agriculture is leading us to a rendezvous with extinction--to the doorstep of hunger on a scale we refuse to imagine. To simplify the environment as we have done with agriculture is to destroy the complex interrelationships that hold the natural world together. Reducing the diversity of life, we narrow our options for the future and render our own survival more precarious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The reduction of genetic diversity in agriculture threatens our survival and the environment.
Cary Fowler's quote warns that the loss of genetic diversity in agriculture is a critical issue that can lead to extinction and widespread hunger. By simplifying our agricultural practices, we disrupt the intricate relationships within nature, reducing the options for future resilience and jeopardizing our survival.
Themes
Genetic DiversityAgricultureSurvivalEnvironmentHunger
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainable farming practices, one could quote Fowler to emphasize the importance of genetic diversity.
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