NATURAL REALITY SUPERWEED KIT 1.0 HEATH BUNTING Genetically-modified seeds SuperWeed Kit 1.0 is a lowtech DIY kit capable of producing a genetically mutant superweed, designed to attack corporate monoculture. SuperWeed Kit 1.0 contains a mixture of naturally occurring and genetically mutated (GM) Brassica seeds (Oilseed Rape, Wild Radish, Yellow Mustard, Shepherd's-Purse). If these seeds are allowed to germinate and cross pollinate, a SuperWeed will be created that will be resistant to current herbicides (e.g. RoundupŠ), thus not only threatening the profitability of conventional and GM Brassica crops, but also of herbicide production and distribution as well. STATEMENT If people feel that the authorities are not going to respect the wishes of the majority of the population for a ban on GM crops (currently 77% in favour of a total ban), they could choose to cultivate and release SuperWeed 1.0 into the environment. Alternatively they could choose to create their own propaganda campaign threatening biotech corporate interests with this genetic weapon. The threat is often as effective as the execution. Without a national ban on GM crops SuperWeeds will occur without intervention anyway. Biotech companies such as Monsanto know this, but intend to be one step ahead by developing new gene products to preserve their profits. By releasing SuperWeed 1.0 into the environment long before biotech companies have a suitable fix, people can contribute to large losses in their profitability, thus causing them to reassess their future strategies and investments. We can outpace and outmanouver these biotech giants as we are not bound by profits or legislation. You can order SuperWeed Kit 1.0 online: http://www.irational.org/cta/superweed/ We suggest that you hold this kit until you receive clear signs that there will be a national ban on GM crops within the next few months, in which case destroy these seeds by burning. If you believe that there will be no GM crop ban you could choose to cultivate SuperWeed 1.0 and release it into the environment immediately. If there is no GM crop ban within the next few months, Natural Reality will not hesitate to escalate this conflict further by manufacturing and distributing SuperWeed Kit 2.0 containing many more offensive capabilities. Planting Instructions: SuperWeed 1.0 will grow in regular garden soil. Sew 50 seeds in 1m square and rake into the soil either in Spring when the threat of frost is past or late summer/fall. You could also grow SuperWeed 1.0 indoors on your kitchen windowsill. For further details contact: superweed@irational.org Biography Heath Bunting emerged from the 80's committed to building open/democratic communication systems and social contexts. He came from the street up, passing through and often revisiting graphity, performance, intervention, pirate radio, fax/mail art and BBS systems to become an active participant in the explosion of the internet. He has produced many internet projects, some highly recognised, and has helped form a strong context for the practice of net.art. Recently he has moved into the field of genetics, proclaiming it to be the next "new media", and is also developing work in the area of physical network performance. UNITED KINGDOM http://irational.org/heath

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