organic adj: relating or belonging to the class of chemical
compounds having a carbon basis Other than salt and water,
pretty much all food is organic, making the term both redundant
and meaningless. The movement for “organic” food is a textbook
example of the naturalistic fallacy at a social scale. Similarly
to so called fair trade, its claims are difficult to falsify
because both the premises and the expected outcomes are so
fuzzily and vaguely defined. The use of words like “fair”,
“organic” and “natural” don’t have any rational and scientific
purpose and are intended only to elicit emotional responses. A
great way to encourage the growing of food in the least
efficient and productive places, ensuring copious waste of
resources and increased food prices for everyone (which as
usual, mostly harm poor). Also a great new way to keep poor
farmers in developing countries from exporting to the most
lucrative markets. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! episode 06 of the
seventh season. - Organic Food Quality – By Steven No