Jeffrey M. Smith

Jeffrey M. Smith
Smith delivering speech
Born1958 (age 65–66)
New York, U.S.[1]
EducationMaharishi University of Management
Occupation(s)Consumer advocate, author
Websitewww.responsibletechnology.org

Jeffrey M. Smith (born 1958) is an American consumer activist,[2] self-published author, and former politician.[3][4] He is the author of two books on genetically engineered foods, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating, and Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which he made into a film in 2012. He has appeared twice on each of the shows -The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors.[5][6][7] Smith has worked with organic food marketers and alternative health product promoters[8] to advocate against genetically modified food. Supporters identify Smith as an influential educator on the alleged risks associated with genetically modified foods, while others point out Smith's lack of formal scientific training.[5] In 1998, Smith ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a candidate for the Natural Law Party.[9] As of 2021, Smith is the executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology,[10] and executive director of the global campaign Protect Nature Now.[11][12]

  1. ^ Gillam, Carey (March 7, 2008). "U.S. activist circles globe to fight biotech crops". Reuters UK.
  2. ^ (April 27, 2012) New GMO crops proposed, consumers want labeling, CBS News, accessed December 16, 2012
  3. ^ "Coming to Tampa – Jeffrey M. Smith, International best-selling author and filmmaker; Executive Director, Institute of Responsible Technology and leading spokesperson on the health dangers of GMOs". Tampa, FL Patch. December 23, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Jeffrey M. Smith Biography". Institute for Responsible Technology. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Specter, Michael (February 4, 2013). "The Operator". New Yorker.
  6. ^ "Drs. Exclusive: Glyphosate Lawsuit Claims Cancer Link". The Doctors. November 8, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Debating the Safety of Popular Herbicide, May 18, 2015, retrieved March 5, 2021
  8. ^ Health Freedom Expo – See GMO expert Jeffrey Smith, Health Freedom Expo, Chicago, June 7–9, 2013.
  9. ^ "Statistics of the Congressional Election – Nov 3, 1998".
  10. ^ "Home". Institute for Responsible Technology. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  11. ^ "Home". Protect Nature Now. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  12. ^ Institute for Responsible Technology & YES! Books