Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
ISSN: 0717-3458 |
Vol. 7 No. 2, Issue of August 15, 2004 |
© 2004 by Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Valparaíso -- Chile |
Received February
24, 2004 / Accepted March 15, 2004 |
Art,
biotechnology
and the culture of peace
Edgar DaSilva
Former
Director
Division of Life Sciences,
c/o INSULA
UNESCO House
Paris 75015, France
E-mail: e.dasilva@wanadoo.fr
Keywords: biotech
art, cultural heritage, fermentation, peace.
Biotechnology,
in its voyage from ancient times into the expanding frontier areas
of today's world of scientific research, has revealed itself as the
gene of diplomacy and international cooperation in the relationships
between nations (DaSilva,
2002). Economic and biotechnological considerations, strong elements
in themselves, drive policy implementation that draws upon the support
and sustenance of the public's logic and understanding of science
obtained through the avenues of art and culture. More and more scientists
are teaming up with artists to harness the world of microbes and biotechnology
in the pursuit of one's natural well-being, of the conservation of
environmental heritage, and of human comradeship and welfare. Art
and culture in revealing the human face of biotechnology help engender
solidarity amongst different cultures. Furthermore, they nurture individual
solidarity and collective commitment in especially young children
---tomorrow's architects in the quest of the culture of a sustainable
peace.
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