I think GMO can be a good thing in moderation and certainly can have some of the benefits you describe. But still, I can’t help but to feel leery about becoming too overly dependent on GMO food.
I was using the phrase ‘Garden of Eden’ in relative terms. The real one is gone, and we certainly can’t bring it back, but we can make some moves in that direction.
As to dependence on GMO, it’s already deep, deep, into everyday food production. 20 years worth for some crops.