Fear of ‘chemicals’ is stunting our scientific progress

2018-12-18 22:00

During casual conversations with Uber drivers and new acquaintances on flights across the country, it sometimes comes up that I’m a chemist. The reactions run the gamut, most latching onto the baggage associated with ‘chemicals‘ in today’s society.

The most common sentiments being along these lines: “Chemical companies are making the environment and people less healthy. ” “We should avoid chemicals in foods, cosmetics, and other consumer products. ” “Things labeled “all-natural” are good. Ingredients that are difficult to pronounce are bad. ” That’s a small sample of what I hear, and its all echoed in studies, top ten lists, and public mantras. …

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