Impact of Biotechnology on the Climate Change

Aslam, Saima; Islam, Shahid Ul; Ganai, Khurshid Ahmad; Patro, Epari Ritesh

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-38152-3_7

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“…Today, the existence of DNA does not seem to be in question. However, the anthroposophical movement, seemingly unanimously, rejects the use of modern biotechnology and depicts it as dangerous, in spite of an overwhelming scientific consensus that it is a useful and safe method to improve crops, not least in response to the challenges to agriculture of climate change (Aslam et al 2020).…”

Section: Science and Spirituality In Anthroposophymentioning

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Anthroposophical Climate Science Denial

Hansson

2022

Critical Research on Religion

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Climate science denial has a perhaps surprisingly strong standing in anthroposophy. Anthroposophical deniers of climate science usually do not contest the existence of global warming, but they ascribe it to “cosmic” processes that are largely described in astrological terms. Thoroughly refuted claims that ongoing global warming depends on variations in solar activity have been adopted by anthroposophists. This article proposes three major explanations for the persistence of climate science denial in the anthroposophical movement: Anthroposophists constantly look for guidance on scientific issues in the writings of their founder Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925), who made claims far off from the mainstream science of his time. They consider the material world to be constantly influenced by “spiritual” factors, including astrological constellations and a host of supernatural beings. Finally, they cherish ideas on a predetermined, largely cyclic, cosmic plan, of which humanity is a part.

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Section: Science and Spirituality In Anthroposophymentioning

confidence: 99%

Anthroposophical Climate Science Denial

Hansson

2022

Critical Research on Religion

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Impact of Biotechnology on the Climate Change

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Anthroposophical Climate Science Denial

Anthroposophical Climate Science Denial

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