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Bioweapons and Genetic Engineering
17:13 - 29:05 (11:51)
The concern around the democratization of bioweapons with the advancement of technology. The difference of genetics from other sciences in that researchers have called for a pause, a moratorium on research due to concerns about the implications of their discoveries.
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The concern of democratizing biotechnology is that it could increase the risk of individuals creating dangerous biological agents.
17:13 - 22:15 (05:02)
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The concern of democratizing biotechnology is that it could increase the risk of individuals creating dangerous biological agents. While some are worried about the possibility of future individuals misusing advanced biotechnology, others suggest that the risk is greater when established laboratories or governments carry out research under suboptimal conditions.
ChapterBioweapons and Genetic Engineering
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite the Cold War and advancements in bioweapons, none have been deployed.
22:17 - 25:08 (02:51)
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Despite the Cold War and advancements in bioweapons, none have been deployed. The challenge now: regulation of access to DNA synthesizers.
ChapterBioweapons and Genetic Engineering
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Genetics is a unique science in that it has been suspended four times due to concerns over the ramifications of the research, including the possible creation of dangerous viruses or zombies.
25:08 - 29:05 (03:57)
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Genetics is a unique science in that it has been suspended four times due to concerns over the ramifications of the research, including the possible creation of dangerous viruses or zombies. While such events seem a world away, the risks are very real, and we must proceed with caution to avoid catastrophic consequences.