Dr. Robert Doudna explains that people should keep an open mind when it comes to the potential uses of CRISPR technology, such as editing genes to fight viruses and alleviating suffering. He also highlights the importance of understanding the technology's capabilities to shape our future.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the noble endeavors of scientists to make the world a better place. With the use of gene editing tools like CRISPR and efficient measures to fight pandemics, scientists have taken the lead in the 100,000 year war against viruses, and are presently considering the moral implications of their work.
Dr. Robert Doudna discusses the challenges and implications of CRISPR technology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the moral and ethical issues accompanying this breakthrough technology.
Co-founder of The Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, speaks with Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel laureate and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, about the moral and ethical implications of advancements in genetic editing technology and the importance of keeping an open mind towards scientific exploration.