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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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October 7, 1970

Dr. Joshua Lederberg

Stanford University School of Medicine
Department of Genetics

Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, California 94305

Re: Viruses for insect control

Dear Joshua,

I hadn't given much thought to this problem. It interests me more
as a model of how one may move thoughtlessly in a certain direction
if one takes a technocratic approach to the solution of problems

of large magnitude. I am going to study your material and may write
you more about it.

Meanwhile, in case you haven't seen the resolution that was passed

at Mexico City, I enclose a copy. I think it was the most constructive
thing that could be obtained and I assure you it was not an easy
struggle to get it. Both Russian and American delegates were acting
as prima donnas.

Best regar

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sel/na S. E. Luria

Woes ao