That gene drive screw-up with the insects has me worried

They didn't think through the side effects and now a whole ecosystem is at risk. Why do we keep making the same mistakes?

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jana_black26d ago

Just like my attempt at a DIY ant farm. Thought I could fix a small problem, ended up with a whole new problem living in my kitchen. We're always so sure we've got the one simple fix. Nature laughs, then sends the bill.

park.miles1mo ago

Yeah the whole ecosystem thing is what changed my mind too.

dylan_owens1mo ago

Totally, @miles_gibson got it right about the web of life.

miles_gibson1mo ago

Why do we keep rushing into stuff like this before we really get how it works? I mean, I get the same feeling, that they just see a problem and go for the fast fix without looking at all the connections. It's honestly scary to watch, knowing a whole web of life can get messed up from one change. Feels like we're never gonna learn.