Today, we’re going to talk about a person we’ve already mentioned several times, but we’re going to give him a name. We don’t usually give this person a name, but we’ll call her “Bibi”. To avoid censorship and slowing down the video, we’ll use this name.
“Bibi” takes control of a biological program
“Bibi” is known as the “computer gentleman” and has dedicated his life to computers. Recently, he has embarked on new adventures. It supports a program to create genetically modified mosquitoes, mainly to combat malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.
The idea is to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes, all of which will be male. These mosquitoes will be released in cities in search of females with whom they can have children. However, among these children, only the females responsible for transmitting malaria will die after a certain period of time, due to a gene incorporated into the genetically modified mosquitoes.
A biotech company funded by “Bibi” recently released 150,000 genetically modified mosquitoes in the U.S. with the aim of curbing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and malaria, particularly in the Keys region, a chain of tropical islands at the southernmost tip of Florida. The mosquito species in question is Aedes aegypti, which accounts for 4% of the mosquito population in the Keys. It is responsible for all mosquito-borne diseases in the region.
“Bibi” also involved in agriculture
Bibi is also involved in agriculture. He is the largest owner of farmland in the United States, controlling the majority of the country’s farms. He is carrying out an intensive program of genetic modification of seeds, claiming that he wants to share these seeds in Africa and other regions where growing conditions are difficult.
However, there are concerns about the consequences of these genetically modified seeds. The new seeds cannot be replanted, forcing farmers to abandon their old seed-sharing practices and buy from “Bibi” again. What’s more, cross-pollination can alter traditional crops, making farmers dependent on “Bibi” seeds. This situation has given rise to a great deal of controversy within African states, calling into question the level of respect shown to Africans.
Is it wise to leave control of everything to one person?
It is important to remember that “Bibi” is wanted in India. Indeed, on his last trip to India, he held a philanthro-capitalist program with the aim of treating women’s cancer. Unfortunately, 7 girls lost their lives. As a result, India has now forbidden him to set foot there again, although he has sought to clear his name by denying any involvement in the girls’ deaths.
What’s most worrying about these stories is that we have to leave control of everything in the hands of a person who is wanted in India and Kenya for various cases, with endless trials; a man thirsty for power and control. His position of power and influence raises concerns about the consequences of his actions. He has these privileges by virtue of his money. In the world, money confers a position of quality and power, and even kills knowledge, because the world has no shortage of well-equipped, intelligent people to solve certain problems.
It’s essential to be informed and to think carefully about the implications of these developments. Power should not be ceded to a select group of people without questioning the consequences for our health, our food and our environment. It’s crucial to stay aware and make informed decisions for a better future.
Totally inspired by Zack Mwekassa’s video
