When you think of the words "biohackers" and "biopunks"its easy to think of some renegade biologist using his biological knowledge to rebel against society. However biopunk ideologies are actually quite similar to iGEM's. "A Biopunk Manifesto" advocates a necessity for more people to be "scientifically literate" and to understand biology such that they can be contributors to improving the world they live in in areas like healthcare, water quality, etc. The Biopunk Movement represents the ideological view of true open source biology. Supported with a strong community of individuals interested in biology for the sake of unraveling the secrets of biology. Aimed at making practicing biology cheaper and deinstitutionalizing biology. However promising these words sound do not reflect a plan for incorporating these ideas into regular life.
Note: Biopunks are not associated with bioterrorism, however in an ethical stand point rising popularity of biopunks could increase the amount of bioterrorism.
If your interested in reading "A Biopunk Manifesto" click
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article about biopunk genetic engineering
Jeremy
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