Name technology/technologies that you like (or even dislike maybe) that aren't just consumer electronics/software. So much discussion of technology is just new computer stuff.

GrosMichel [none/use name] · 2 days ago

Name technology/technologies that you like (or even dislike maybe) that aren't just consumer electronics/software. So much discussion of technology is just new computer stuff.

Abracadaniel [he/him] · 2 days ago

Through traditional breeding practices, humans living thousands of years ago in what is now Southern Mexico began selecting for desirable traits until they were able to transform the plant into what is now known as maize.

the bit I bolded is the key difference. genetic engineering is the new technology distinct from just breeding, it requires specific technologies. while the creation of maize is an impressive achievement, it wasn't "genetic engineering".

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_engineering