“He said, whether you like it or not, you're going to be regulated. So decide now. Do you want to make the rules for yourselves or do you want other people to make the rules?”
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gave a closing speech at Asilomar warning scientists of personal legal liability unless they set their own safety rules
Said nearby on the same subject
“I just want companies to stop thinking about safety as a liability... Effective training and hiring practices... driver qualification programs, your safety culture and accountability... they're not just loss controls. They're tools.”
“Big brands like Coke and Pepsi usually have their own in-house food scientists. But basically everyone else outsources the work of designing a drink to companies like Flavor Man.”