Given that IARC is about to declare coffee as carcinogenic (again), I think we need to play with the fallacy that, on the basis of a mere hazard assessment, we need to act as risk managers and organise a ban on all coffee products!
What is Innovation and Why is it so Hard?
Does Europe understand what innovation is? Do we share an entrepreneurial spirit across Europe or are we hidebound by contrapreneurs? Do we need an “Innovation Principle”?
Reasonable People – Towards a New Age of Lobbying
Industry needs to rethink its lobbying strategy as reasonable people and independent scientists start taking the lead in responding to activist campaigns.
The Surprisingly Sudden Demise of the Anti-GMO Movement
Within a few months, the anti-GMO movement seemed to have collapsed under the pressure of its own unreasonableness!
Why I’m joining the March Against Monsanto
I am joining the March Against Monsanto to support those who feel afraid, vulnerable and angry. Over-stressed, they need a hug – so that is what I’ll be doing!
How to win without science: argumentum ad hominem
Argumentum ad hominem is the tool you use when there is no science on your side. Is that why activists are using it so much today?
The Growing Risk of Contrapreneurs
Contrapreneur: One who is risk averse, creates fears and seeks to inhibit innovation
Risk-based or Hazard-based Regulation
Risk School: Difference between risk-based and hazard -based regulation
Do Facts Matter?
Re-publication of a blog from 2010, ten years after a series of projects were launched to try to bring facts back into policy debates and press coverage. The Risk-Monger hung his head in shame and admitted defeat.
Brussels: A town where nobody works
Decisions on jobs and growth are made by people who have never worked; decisions on food made by people who have never farmed. Welcome to Brussels!
Breaking down bullshit: How clever activists make you afraid!
The organic industry lobby openly lies, spreads fear and attacks its competition – all activities that any organisation or company with an ethical code of conduct would forbid. I’d like to demonstrate how one organic lobbying organisation, USRTK, desperately needs such a code (… and a lot of integrity).
The Pesticide Industry’s Moral Dilemma
As I continue to migrate my site, this is my favourite blog from 2015. It looks at how the pesticide industry is restricted by its internal codes of ethical conduct that will not allow them to attack competitors, while the organic industry and NGOs have no issue with lying and spreading fear about pesticides. Industry (and society) will lose, but with integrity!
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