Simon Maechling, PhD
@simonmaechling.bsky.social
Science. Innovation. Agriculture.
Innovator at Bayer Crop Science.
Innovator at Bayer Crop Science.
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11/4/25: EWW! You Should Still Wash ORGANIC Produce; What SNAP is Spent On; Donation Advice; Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity--What if it's NOT the Gluten?; Thanks for Giving with Build Up Dietitians
Because EVERYBODY Eats
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November 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Reposted by Simon Maechling, PhD
October 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The appeal to nature fallacy isn’t cute or harmless.
It’s the reason people fear medicine, vaccines, GMOs, and chemistry itself.
It’s not “back to nature.”
It’s back to ignorance.
It’s the reason people fear medicine, vaccines, GMOs, and chemistry itself.
It’s not “back to nature.”
It’s back to ignorance.
October 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The appeal to nature fallacy isn’t cute or harmless.
It’s the reason people fear medicine, vaccines, GMOs, and chemistry itself.
It’s not “back to nature.”
It’s back to ignorance.
It’s the reason people fear medicine, vaccines, GMOs, and chemistry itself.
It’s not “back to nature.”
It’s back to ignorance.
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What happens when farmers plant GMOs?
A new study from Bangladesh shows the answer:
⬆️More yield.
⬇️Less pesticide.
⬆️Higher income.
Let’s unpack the data 🧵1/
A new study from Bangladesh shows the answer:
⬆️More yield.
⬇️Less pesticide.
⬆️Higher income.
Let’s unpack the data 🧵1/
October 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
What happens when farmers plant GMOs?
A new study from Bangladesh shows the answer:
⬆️More yield.
⬇️Less pesticide.
⬆️Higher income.
Let’s unpack the data 🧵1/
A new study from Bangladesh shows the answer:
⬆️More yield.
⬇️Less pesticide.
⬆️Higher income.
Let’s unpack the data 🧵1/
Energy demand keeps rising.
Food demand keeps rising.
But our policies are stuck in 1970.
It’s time to remove the ideological blinders.
Because the world needs more power and more food —
Not more fear.
Let’s talk about nuclear and GMOs. 🧵1/
Food demand keeps rising.
But our policies are stuck in 1970.
It’s time to remove the ideological blinders.
Because the world needs more power and more food —
Not more fear.
Let’s talk about nuclear and GMOs. 🧵1/
October 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Energy demand keeps rising.
Food demand keeps rising.
But our policies are stuck in 1970.
It’s time to remove the ideological blinders.
Because the world needs more power and more food —
Not more fear.
Let’s talk about nuclear and GMOs. 🧵1/
Food demand keeps rising.
But our policies are stuck in 1970.
It’s time to remove the ideological blinders.
Because the world needs more power and more food —
Not more fear.
Let’s talk about nuclear and GMOs. 🧵1/
I’ve played nice. I’ve held my tongue. But no more. The lie that vaccines are dangerous is killing people.
We have lives to protect.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential. Enough of the fear-mongering.
We have lives to protect.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential. Enough of the fear-mongering.
September 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I’ve played nice. I’ve held my tongue. But no more. The lie that vaccines are dangerous is killing people.
We have lives to protect.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential. Enough of the fear-mongering.
We have lives to protect.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential. Enough of the fear-mongering.
I’m in the other place.
What’s this place like.
Is it worth me paying here?
What’s this place like.
Is it worth me paying here?
September 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I’m in the other place.
What’s this place like.
Is it worth me paying here?
What’s this place like.
Is it worth me paying here?
France just spent €11 million to answer one question:
Are people living near vineyards dangerously exposed to pesticides?
The results are in. 🧵 1/
Are people living near vineyards dangerously exposed to pesticides?
The results are in. 🧵 1/
September 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
France just spent €11 million to answer one question:
Are people living near vineyards dangerously exposed to pesticides?
The results are in. 🧵 1/
Are people living near vineyards dangerously exposed to pesticides?
The results are in. 🧵 1/
all joking aside… it’s insane how people trust idiots over scientists.
i can’t be the only one who feels this?
i can’t be the only one who feels this?
September 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
all joking aside… it’s insane how people trust idiots over scientists.
i can’t be the only one who feels this?
i can’t be the only one who feels this?
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Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons !
Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.
par @simonmaechling.bsky.social & @cobrafx.bsky.social
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Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.
par @simonmaechling.bsky.social & @cobrafx.bsky.social
lel.media/quand-la-gen...
Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons
Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.. Apparu à la fin des années 80, le syndrome dysgénésique e...
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May 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons !
Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.
par @simonmaechling.bsky.social & @cobrafx.bsky.social
lel.media/quand-la-gen...
Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.
par @simonmaechling.bsky.social & @cobrafx.bsky.social
lel.media/quand-la-gen...
Reposted by Simon Maechling, PhD
Reposted by Simon Maechling, PhD
Chers confrères, amis journalistes
Mardi prochain, 20 mai, verra la naissance des Électrons libres, le média des idées singulières au service du progrès. Retrouvez ici notre communiqué de presse et la liste des contributeurs. Au plaisir d'en parler avec vous.
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Mardi prochain, 20 mai, verra la naissance des Électrons libres, le média des idées singulières au service du progrès. Retrouvez ici notre communiqué de presse et la liste des contributeurs. Au plaisir d'en parler avec vous.
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May 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Chers confrères, amis journalistes
Mardi prochain, 20 mai, verra la naissance des Électrons libres, le média des idées singulières au service du progrès. Retrouvez ici notre communiqué de presse et la liste des contributeurs. Au plaisir d'en parler avec vous.
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Mardi prochain, 20 mai, verra la naissance des Électrons libres, le média des idées singulières au service du progrès. Retrouvez ici notre communiqué de presse et la liste des contributeurs. Au plaisir d'en parler avec vous.
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🎯🧵 by @simonmaechling.bsky.social on Twitter about cognitive dissonance & advice on how to fight disinfo beliefs:
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Thread by @simonmaechling on Thread Reader App
@simonmaechling: Ever met someone who says, “I care about science”… But also believes GMOs are poison, vaccines are dangerous, and chemicals = bad? That tension in their brain? 🧠 That’s called cogniti...
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April 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🎯🧵 by @simonmaechling.bsky.social on Twitter about cognitive dissonance & advice on how to fight disinfo beliefs:
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🎯🧵 by @simonmaechling.bsky.social on Twitter:
"I’m a scientist.
Every time I hit 'post,' I hesitate.
Not because I doubt the science.
But because I know what’s coming..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19099...
"I’m a scientist.
Every time I hit 'post,' I hesitate.
Not because I doubt the science.
But because I know what’s coming..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19099...
Thread by @simonmaechling on Thread Reader App
@simonmaechling: I’m a scientist. Every time I hit "post," I hesitate. Not because I doubt the science. But because I know what’s coming....1/ Outrage, accusations, and bad-faith attacks. People who d...
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April 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🎯🧵 by @simonmaechling.bsky.social on Twitter:
"I’m a scientist.
Every time I hit 'post,' I hesitate.
Not because I doubt the science.
But because I know what’s coming..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19099...
"I’m a scientist.
Every time I hit 'post,' I hesitate.
Not because I doubt the science.
But because I know what’s coming..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19099...
Reposted by Simon Maechling, PhD
🇲🇽🙅♀️🧬🌽 Mexico just banned genetically modified corn. Turns out the US isn't the only place with RFK Jr brain worms.
GM crops reduce pesticide use, increase yields, reduce runoff, and more. This is a rejection of science and progress.
mimorelia.com/noticias/mex...
GM crops reduce pesticide use, increase yields, reduce runoff, and more. This is a rejection of science and progress.
mimorelia.com/noticias/mex...
Senado emite declaratoria de aprobación sobre reforma constitucional para proteger maíz nativo
Morelia, Michoacán (MiMorelia.com).- La Cámara de Senadores emitió la declaratoria de aprobación del decreto que reforma los artículos 4 y 27 de la Constitución
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March 12, 2025 at 4:37 AM
🇲🇽🙅♀️🧬🌽 Mexico just banned genetically modified corn. Turns out the US isn't the only place with RFK Jr brain worms.
GM crops reduce pesticide use, increase yields, reduce runoff, and more. This is a rejection of science and progress.
mimorelia.com/noticias/mex...
GM crops reduce pesticide use, increase yields, reduce runoff, and more. This is a rejection of science and progress.
mimorelia.com/noticias/mex...
Bad policies destroy nations.
In 2021, Sri Lanka banned synthetic fertilizers and pesticides overnight - forcing the country into 100% organic farming.
The result? Economic collapse, food shortages, and mass protests.
Here’s what happened 🧵: 1/12
In 2021, Sri Lanka banned synthetic fertilizers and pesticides overnight - forcing the country into 100% organic farming.
The result? Economic collapse, food shortages, and mass protests.
Here’s what happened 🧵: 1/12
February 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Bad policies destroy nations.
In 2021, Sri Lanka banned synthetic fertilizers and pesticides overnight - forcing the country into 100% organic farming.
The result? Economic collapse, food shortages, and mass protests.
Here’s what happened 🧵: 1/12
In 2021, Sri Lanka banned synthetic fertilizers and pesticides overnight - forcing the country into 100% organic farming.
The result? Economic collapse, food shortages, and mass protests.
Here’s what happened 🧵: 1/12
Europe made a colossal mistake:
They banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs) while the rest of the world embraced them.
Now we rely on imports, pay more for food, and miss out on sustainable agriculture.
Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵:
They banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs) while the rest of the world embraced them.
Now we rely on imports, pay more for food, and miss out on sustainable agriculture.
Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵:
January 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Europe made a colossal mistake:
They banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs) while the rest of the world embraced them.
Now we rely on imports, pay more for food, and miss out on sustainable agriculture.
Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵:
They banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs) while the rest of the world embraced them.
Now we rely on imports, pay more for food, and miss out on sustainable agriculture.
Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵:
When people say to stop using pesticides, I always respond with:
Which of the following are you okay with?
Losing 30-40% of crops to pests?
Clearing more land for farming?
Children weeding manually?
Higher food prices?
Lower food quality?
Invasive pests?
Seriously, which one?
Which of the following are you okay with?
Losing 30-40% of crops to pests?
Clearing more land for farming?
Children weeding manually?
Higher food prices?
Lower food quality?
Invasive pests?
Seriously, which one?
January 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
When people say to stop using pesticides, I always respond with:
Which of the following are you okay with?
Losing 30-40% of crops to pests?
Clearing more land for farming?
Children weeding manually?
Higher food prices?
Lower food quality?
Invasive pests?
Seriously, which one?
Which of the following are you okay with?
Losing 30-40% of crops to pests?
Clearing more land for farming?
Children weeding manually?
Higher food prices?
Lower food quality?
Invasive pests?
Seriously, which one?
→ Too much CO₂? Nuclear power.
→ Too many diseases? Vaccines.
→ Too cold? Air conditioning.
→ Crop failures? Modern Ag.
↳ Our future is rooted in science and progress.
→ Too many diseases? Vaccines.
→ Too cold? Air conditioning.
→ Crop failures? Modern Ag.
↳ Our future is rooted in science and progress.
January 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
→ Too much CO₂? Nuclear power.
→ Too many diseases? Vaccines.
→ Too cold? Air conditioning.
→ Crop failures? Modern Ag.
↳ Our future is rooted in science and progress.
→ Too many diseases? Vaccines.
→ Too cold? Air conditioning.
→ Crop failures? Modern Ag.
↳ Our future is rooted in science and progress.
Every person who claims “modern agriculture” is evil, should be required to rely solely on what they can grow in their own garden.
Most wouldn’t last a single day without visiting a supermarket stocked with affordable, safe, and abundant food.
Most wouldn’t last a single day without visiting a supermarket stocked with affordable, safe, and abundant food.
January 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Every person who claims “modern agriculture” is evil, should be required to rely solely on what they can grow in their own garden.
Most wouldn’t last a single day without visiting a supermarket stocked with affordable, safe, and abundant food.
Most wouldn’t last a single day without visiting a supermarket stocked with affordable, safe, and abundant food.
Almost everything you eat has been modified genetically by humans.
January 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Almost everything you eat has been modified genetically by humans.
In farming, there’s a growing trend toward "mimicking nature" a strategy embraced by organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and agroecology.
The assumption? Nature knows best.
But is this true?
Let’s dig into why this idea often falls short. 1/
The assumption? Nature knows best.
But is this true?
Let’s dig into why this idea often falls short. 1/
January 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In farming, there’s a growing trend toward "mimicking nature" a strategy embraced by organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and agroecology.
The assumption? Nature knows best.
But is this true?
Let’s dig into why this idea often falls short. 1/
The assumption? Nature knows best.
But is this true?
Let’s dig into why this idea often falls short. 1/