The thing is that 99.9% of the population is what I would posit are "headline-educated." They're unwilling to read beyond headlines, and in most cases are consumed by a fascination with conspiracy that has no basis on reality. It's unfortunate, but it's the reality that we have to face. Those of us who do try to educate ourselves--even if we often fail--do so for a variety of reasons. I can't speak to the others here who follow suit, but my line of work requires a degree of analytical thinking (systems design, development, debugging, etc); consequently, I'm not entirely fond of taking rumors at face value. It does a disservice to humanity to ignore the plethora of information available on the Internet at our fingertips. Yet here we are.
I'm grateful there are people like you posting on TDW to help keep those few of us who actually do read honest. My understanding on this matter is exceedingly limited, but I know enough to debate the conspiracists on the grounds that I have at least some idea how this technology functions (even at my most basic level of understanding, it's not hard to see how even if there's a TON of research and effort that goes into the what and the why).
I am a bit disappointed that someone downvoted you, but it doesn't really surprise me: No one likes to be told their conspiratorial line of thinking is wrong. Not when it's a strongly held conviction.
Once again, I find myself thanking you for sharing your knowledge. I've never been hugely interested in biology, but your "niche" industry is awfully fascinating, even to laypersons such as myself. Know that there are at least some of us who are cheering you on from the sidelines, because your efforts aren't in vain. We know that one day, you'll develop therapeutics for all manner of diseases. This is really just the beginning of a long and fruitful journey.
The thing is that 99.9% of the population is what I would posit are "headline-educated." They're unwilling to read beyond headlines, and in most cases are consumed by a fascination with conspiracy that has no basis on reality. It's unfortunate, but it's the reality that we have to face. Those of us who do try to educate ourselves--even if we often fail--do so for a variety of reasons. I can't speak to the others here who follow suit, but my line of work requires a degree of analytical thinking (systems design, development, debugging, etc); consequently, I'm not entirely fond of taking rumors at face value. It does a disservice to humanity to ignore the plethora of information available on the Internet at our fingertips. Yet here we are.
I'm grateful there are people like you posting on TDW to help keep those few of us who actually do read honest. My understanding on this matter is exceedingly limited, but I know enough to debate the conspiracists on the grounds that I have at least some idea how this technology functions (even at my most basic level of understanding, it's not hard to see how even if there's a TON of research and effort that goes into the what and the why).
I am a bit disappointed that someone downvoted you, but it doesn't really surprise me: No one likes to be told their conspiratorial line of thinking is wrong. Not when it's a strongly held conviction.
Once again, I find myself thanking you for sharing your knowledge. I've never been hugely interested in biology, but your "niche" industry is awfully fascinating, even to laypersons such as myself. Know that there are at least some of us who are cheering you on from the sidelines, because your efforts aren't in vain. We know that one day, you'll develop therapeutics for all manner of diseases. This is really just the beginning of a long and fruitful journey.