Bill Gates recently sent a message to opponents of genetically modified foods: I am disappointed.
First of all, there are 6 billion people on the earth now, so many people, if we only rely on our current traditional food, I estimate it is difficult to maintain at all. Because a big country like China, for example, is now vigorously promoting urbanization, there is less and less land and less cultivated land in rural areas. If you don't choose genetically modified food, it is estimated that it will be a big problem for human beings to solve their own food and clothing in the future.
In this week's Ask Me Anything activity on Reddit platform, Gates said that he not only thinks that genetically modified food is "very healthy", but also that genetically modified food is a very promising tool to fight global hunger. The following is his complete view: "Genetically modified food is completely healthy. If viewed from the right angle, this technology can reduce hunger and malnutrition. I will not stay away from non-GM foods, but it is disappointing that people regard non-GM foods as a better choice. "
Secondly, I think the choice of food can be considered as long as there is no harm for the time being. For example, when humans first chose rice or barley as their own food, did anyone suggest that it would take hundreds of years to apply it on a large scale? I think not.
In short, I will eat genetically modified food myself, and I also support everyone to support genetically modified food. I think this is the most fundamental guarantee for human survival.