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The Ethics of Gene Editing with Toby Ord
35:27 - 40:43 (05:15)
Toby Ord discusses the ethical implications and need to think pan generationally when it comes to gene editing and the autonomy individuals should have over their own DNA.
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The conversation explores the lack of knowledge around gene editing and anchoring bias against current imperfect technologies, emphasizing how improving what's wrong or broken through gene editing isn't the same as enhancing, and stressing the importance of thinking about one's impact pan-generationally.
35:27 - 36:55 (01:27)
Summary
The conversation explores the lack of knowledge around gene editing and anchoring bias against current imperfect technologies, emphasizing how improving what's wrong or broken through gene editing isn't the same as enhancing, and stressing the importance of thinking about one's impact pan-generationally.
ChapterThe Ethics of Gene Editing with Toby Ord
Episode#357 - Christopher Mason - A 500-Year Plan To Reach Other Worlds
PodcastModern Wisdom
The possibility of evolving to different species may occur if different planets become inhabited for a long period, but the right to have full autonomy and control over one's DNA could expand the planetary liberty of which planet to live on and fix or modify things that an individual wants.
36:55 - 40:43 (03:48)
Summary
The possibility of evolving to different species may occur if different planets become inhabited for a long period, but the right to have full autonomy and control over one's DNA could expand the planetary liberty of which planet to live on and fix or modify things that an individual wants.