The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology
Amy Webb
9 Key ideas
27 MINS
4.5 (78)
Technology & Future Science
Ever wondered how the world of synthetic biology is revolutionizing the future of human health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability?
How are genetic advancements like CRISPR posing both extraordinary opportunities and complex ethical dilemmas?
Can we learn from the past, like the Asilomar Conference, to navigate this new era?
How are pioneers like Yinong Yang, He Jiankui, and George Church pushing the boundaries of this frontier?
Dive in to explore the captivating journey of synthetic biology, the dawn of the Biological Age, and the urgent need for thoughtful regulation and public dialogue.
Ever wondered how the world of synthetic biology is revolutionizing the future of human health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability?
How are genetic advancements like CRISPR posing both extraordinary opportunities and complex ethical dilemmas?
Can we learn from the past, like the Asilomar Conference, to navigate this new era?
How are pioneers like Yinong Yang, He Jiankui, and George Church pushing the boundaries of this frontier?
Dive in to explore the captivating journey of synthetic biology, the dawn of the Biological Age, and the urgent need for thoughtful regulation and public dialogue.
Key Ideas
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#1
Could Synthetic Biology Help Diabetics Like Bill McBain Live Injection-Free Lives?
01 Jan 1970
03:29
03:29
#2
From DNA to AI: Pioneers like Minsky, Knight, and Church Shaping the Future of Synthetic Biology
01 Jan 1970
03:01
03:01
#3
How Did Dr. Zhang Yongzhen's Genome Sequence Spark a Synthetic Biology Revolution?
01 Jan 1970
02:33
02:33
#4
CRISPR and the Biological Age: Shaping Medicine, Food, and the Future
01 Jan 1970
02:57
02:57
#5
Is CRISPR Technology Paving the Way for a Genetic Divide or a Biotechnological Revolution?
01 Jan 1970
03:01
03:01
#6
Golden Rice: Nobel Laureates Champion Bioengineered Solution Amidst GMO Controversy
01 Jan 1970
02:32
02:32
#7
Could Synthetic Biology Transform Our Future?
01 Jan 1970
04:59
04:59
#8
From Paul Berg's Asilomar to CRISPR: Navigating the Future of Synthetic Biology
01 Jan 1970
02:36
02:36
#9
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:12
02:12
About Author
Amy Webb is a noted futurist, author, and founder of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm. She has written extensively on the impact of emerging technologies on society, and her work often explores the intersections of technology, business, and culture. In "The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology," co-authored with Andrew Hessel, Webb delves into the transformative potential and ethical implications of synthetic biology, offering insights into how these advancements could reshape our future.
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