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Should We Genetically Edit Human Life? - Matthew Cobb - #533

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Matthew Cobb is a zoologist, professor of zoology at the University of Manchester and an author. Genetic engineering has given humans the ability to modify crops to be resistant to disease and synthesise insulin without needing to kill and extract it from animals. But what are its dangers? Especially in a world where CRISPR and human gene editing is just around the corner. Expect to learn whether we can select and edit embryos to increase IQ or athletic abilities, the biggest close calls we've faced with bioweapon leaks from labs, why there has been 4 complete stops on genetic engineering worldwide when the research community has got scared at what they've discovered, the dark truth behind those two Chinese gene edited girls and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom">https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom</a> (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on all Optimal Carnivore’s products at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/optimalcarnivore">www.amazon.com/optimalcarnivore</a> (use code: WISDOMSAVE10) Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at <a href="https://bit.ly/diarywisdom">https://bit.ly/diarywisdom</a> (use code MW15) (USA - <a href="https://amzn.to/3b2fQbR">https://amzn.to/3b2fQbR</a> and use 15MINUTES) Extra Stuff: Buy The Genetic Age - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3RmYHZx">https://amzn.to/3RmYHZx</a>  Follow Matthew on Twitter - <a href= "https://mobile.twitter.com/matthewcobb">https://mobile.twitter.com/matthewcobb</a>  <a href="https://chriswillx.com/books/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/</a> To support me on Patreon (thank you): <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom">https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom</a> - Get in touch. Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx">https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx</a> Twitter: <a href= "https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx">https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx</a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast">https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast</a> Email: <a href= "https://chriswillx.com/contact/">https://chriswillx.com/contact/</a>

Matthew Cobb is a zoologist, professor of zoology at the University of Manchester and an author.

Genetic engineering has given humans the ability to modify crops to be resistant to disease and synthesise insulin without needing to kill and extract it from animals. But what are its dangers? Especially in a world where CRISPR and human gene editing is just around the corner.

Expect to learn whether we can select and edit embryos to increase IQ or athletic abilities, the biggest close calls we've faced with bioweapon leaks from labs, why there has been 4 complete stops on genetic engineering worldwide when the research community has got scared at what they've discovered, the dark truth behind those two Chinese gene edited girls and much more...

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Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) (USA - https://amzn.to/3b2fQbR and use 15MINUTES)

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro
(01:29) Will Gene Editing be a Net-Positive?
(08:05) Can We De-Extinct Animals?
(12:10) Addressing Concerns about Bioweapons
(22:51) The Biggest Close Calls in Gene Editing
(30:11) How to Make Labs More Secure
(36:04) When the Research Community Fear Discoveries
(50:33) Concerns about IVF
(57:11) How Close We Are to Human Gene Selection
(1:05:09) The Ability to Manipulate Eco-Systems
(1:20:33) Where to Find Matthew

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