The Significance of Cui Fangzhi's Dispute in Transgene

Cui Fang’s dispute is the debate between Cui Yongyuan and Fang Zhou on the safety of genetically modified foods. Now, the argument between Cui Yongyuan and Fang Zhouzi has hit the court from Weibo. Some people think that it is boring. I don't think so. When the Chinese are plagued by explicit and hidden food safety issues until they are numb, they are needed and scarce. What is important is that the controversy has led to a deeper and broader reflection of the whole society, including myself, and that controversy has gained greater value and significance. First, scientific attitude and scientific spirit are much more important than science itself. Our country is in science. The establishment of the spirit is still a long way to go. Second, the more progressive society is, the more it is necessary to be open, fair, and free. Now, this awareness is being awakened.

The dispute of Cui Fang is a great encouragement and popularization of scientific spirit

Due to historical reasons, the world is recognized and we ourselves admit that China lacks scientific spirit. The Fang Fangzi said in an interview after a counterfeiting incident that he also said the same point. It may be due to birth in China. This time, Fang was not scientific enough to discuss the safety of genetically modified foods.

In this debate, Fang Zhouzi should be recognized as having more scientific methods, but Cui Yongyuan has a more scientific spirit. I was respected before their work in their respective fields, but this time, I stood on the side of Cui Yongyuan because of the scientific spirit.

The reason for this controversy is that Fang believes that genetic modification does not need to be questioned, and that “the science of my science is the science recognized by authoritative scientific institutions in various countries”, the implication is that there is no need to question. This is a serious violation of the scientific spirit!

The scientific spirit is first of all doubtful, not blindly adhering, not affiliated. "According to wisdom, return, in case of a situation of transgression is indomitable, afraid of strong imperialism, only to ask right and wrong, not counting the interests and benefits" (Yi Kexi). Questioning the safety of genetically modified foods with cutting-edge human technology, "It is not in the sense of rejecting objective truth, but in the sense that our knowledge approaches objective truth and is constrained by historical conditions, and recognizes the relativity of all our knowledge. "(Lenin)

The scientific spirit also emphasizes humanism and non-utilitarianism. The value and mission of science lies in the pursuit of truth and the benefit of mankind. This is the true spirit of the scientific spirit. The scientific rational spirit derived from the scientific spirit requires that science and technology workers benefit the society, not part of it. Man's principle restricts one's own behavior; the scientific positive spirit derived from the scientific spirit requires that scientific research must be based on the principle of truth-seeking and truth-seeking, and that it can stand the test of practice.

In the process of exploring the unknown world, human beings are gradual, often regional and relatively correct. Prior to Galileo and Newton’s discovery of the inertia theorem, Aristotle’s statement “without power without motion” was considered “scientific” for more than a thousand years; when there was no Einstein’s theory of relativity The Newtonian system and the etheric theory are considered to be the "science" of understanding the universe. There are countless examples.

Zhou Guangzhao, former chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology, spoke about the connotation of the scientific spirit: equality and democracy, and opposition to arbitrary and monopoly. Therefore, "You can say that you understand "science" and I have reason to have the right to question that what you know "science" is scientifically unscientific" is more in line with the scientific spirit. In this debate, whether the safety of genetically modified foods is less important than the scientific spirit. If the "science" of the non-scientific spirit is used and diffused by people whose interests are tainted, it will be a disaster for all humanity!

Social progress needs more awakening citizens’ awareness of openness, justice and freedom.

This dispute is awakening the sense of openness, justice and freedom that no one has ever had.

First, China needs openness in decision-making and liberalization of public choice.

It should be acknowledged that the people of our country have encountered too many “to be” characters, being represented, employed, being happy, being voluntarily, being added, being genetically modified... In the era of “being”, someone was “××” Someone imposes “××” on others, suppressing the rights of others and infringing the rights of others. The hidden danger of this kind of problem is that citizens themselves begin to realize that they should fight for this right!

If the public rights of society are not constrained and there is no open and fair decision-making mechanism, the interests will surely be tilted toward the right-holders and will certainly become increasingly unmanageable. The awakening of civic awareness, once accumulated, will only cause social turmoil.

The formulation of food standards needs to be made public, and the use of GM crops and oils in foods should be made public. Even if farmers do not plant genetically modified crops, they must have the right to choose. What the people buy is more about the right of independent choice than to be chosen. This is where I support Cui Yongyuan.

Second, the market economy and society, the more profit-taking jobs, the more it cannot avoid questioning.

Human society is maintained by the exchange of interests and win-win situations. Normal work for all jobs and businesses is not terrible. It is fearful that supervision cannot be questioned.

There are netizens who have developed a unique understanding of the dispute over the genetic transformation of Cui Yongyuan and Fang Zhouzi: to sell the non-genetically modified, high-quality ham made by the traditional technology of “Forever Brand” with Cui Yongyuan’s reputation, and to use Fang Fangzi’s signboard to sell the “Elephant Brand” authentic genetically modified large elbow. The same price, than to see who's product is selling well! I see it.

If free genetically modified foods are allowed to be selected, it is a trivial matter. The problems of industrial safety in agriculture and development models in China's agriculture, the progress of rural areas in China, and the increase in peasants' income, as well as the security control of the entire industry chain, are major events! There are a lot of opportunities here, and you can find your own position when you are doing business and want to make a lot of money.