Buzzsaw
Episode 185
A Teen Take on the Evils of Genetically Modified Organisms and the Age of Distraction
We The People, Genetically Modified? director Andrew Demeter discusses genetic modification and the overwhelming cloud of denial and obliviousness of America. Obesity in America, the corporatization of the country, and why Kim Kardashian has distracted young people from the major issues facing society are all discussed with the high school student and figurehead of Teen Take, in this uncensored Buzzsaw interview, hosted by Sean Stone.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 Welcoming Andrew Demeter to Buzzsaw
03:51 Playing God- If we can modify genes, can we have more consistent crop yields?
07:15 Crops yields, longevity & Monsanto-big business corruption.
11:15 Obesity in America vs. the rest of the world.
16:00 Small businesses replaced by massive corporations.
19:35 Teen Take develops from Andrew’s documentary.
21:45 Youth response is tepid because they care about Kim Kardashian.
26:20 Thanks and Goodbye.
Guest Bio
Andrew Demeter is a young American political activist, amateur filmmaker, and journalist. His documentary We The People, Genetically-Modified? won first prize in C-SPAN’s 2014StudentCam competition.
Additional Links
WE THE PEOPLE, GENETICALLY MODIFIED?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il7gimFu2pc
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