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One Boy's Wish That Changed Lives: A Story of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
1:38:44 - 1:48:12 (09:28)
The Make-A-Wish Foundation started with a seven-year-old boy named Chris who had advanced leukemia and wanted to be a cop, and with the help of some police officers, they made his dream come true. The foundation has now granted over a quarter of a million wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses, bringing joy not only to them but also to their communities, and its success shows that one person's desire to help can have a huge and lasting impact in the world of rare diseases.
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In this podcast, the host discusses the different approaches to altruism and philanthropy with the guest who has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
1:38:44 - 1:42:33 (03:49)
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses the different approaches to altruism and philanthropy with the guest who has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They touch on topics such as making the greatest impact and weighing the significance of various charitable acts.
ChapterOne Boy's Wish That Changed Lives: A Story of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Episode#225: John Crowley -- The Real-Life Captain America and Bruce Banner (Seriously)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted over a quarter of a million wishes to children that have fundamentally changed their lives, while Amicus is at the forefront of human genetic medicine, working on developing treatments for multiple rare diseases that may lead to human health advancements.
1:42:33 - 1:45:30 (02:57)
Summary
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted over a quarter of a million wishes to children that have fundamentally changed their lives, while Amicus is at the forefront of human genetic medicine, working on developing treatments for multiple rare diseases that may lead to human health advancements. One person can make a difference and help touch many lives.
ChapterOne Boy's Wish That Changed Lives: A Story of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Episode#225: John Crowley -- The Real-Life Captain America and Bruce Banner (Seriously)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The conversation revolves around the potential of medicine to extend human life expectancy, the gene editing technology to cure rare diseases, and the prospect of man and machine becoming one.
1:45:30 - 1:48:12 (02:41)
Summary
The conversation revolves around the potential of medicine to extend human life expectancy, the gene editing technology to cure rare diseases, and the prospect of man and machine becoming one. There is enormous potential in the field of medicine to alleviate human suffering and increase the quality of life for people, but it also poses profound ethical issues.