Chapter
The Ethics of De-extinction
44:12 - 49:26 (05:14)
The ethical concerns and practical challenges of de-extinction are still significant, as we are struggling to conserve the habitat for existing species and imagining the placement of the resurrected species in a profoundly changed habitat is a valid consideration.
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The episode discusses the scientific, ethical, and societal issues surrounding the topic of de-extinction, a hotly debated issue with valid points on both sides.
44:12 - 46:50 (02:38)
De-Extinction
Summary
The episode discusses the scientific, ethical, and societal issues surrounding the topic of de-extinction, a hotly debated issue with valid points on both sides.
ChapterThe Ethics of De-extinction
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The costs and challenges of de-extinction may outweigh the benefits, as resurrected species will have to be placed in a very different habitat to what they are used to, and may suffer from poor genetic variation which could lead to problems later on.
46:50 - 49:26 (02:36)
De-extinction
Summary
The costs and challenges of de-extinction may outweigh the benefits, as resurrected species will have to be placed in a very different habitat to what they are used to, and may suffer from poor genetic variation which could lead to problems later on.