Commentary on Food Biotechnology Consensus Conference.
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Commentary on Food Biotechnology Consensus Conference Submitted by: Submitted to: Dr. Downey Submitted on: June 13th, 2002 Course: CNST 443 June 12th, 2002 Introduction Science and technology produce many benefits but at the same time they are the cause for concerns on health and environmental welfare. Technology saves lives but with every new invention there are unintended consequences which we call (risks(. Technology risks are serious issues which will become only more prominent as new discoveries and innovations are made to enhance the quality of our everyday lives. Is the risk of trading in our health and environment quality for technological advancement worth taking? How do we decide which risks are worth taking and which are not? How to deal with risks? In order to prevent any surprise as a result of new innovations, we must learn to assess and manage risks in an effective manner. Risk management is a process of managing an organization's...


