Novelist and Diplomat Ray Nayler - The Tusks of Extinction
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Resurrecting Mammoths and Ethical Dilemmas
The chapter explores the concept of de-extinction and the challenges of bringing back extinct species like mammoths, including the complexities of genetic traits and learned behaviors. The discussion delves into the hypothetical process of resurrecting a mammoth and the potential consequences of focusing on bringing back extinct species instead of preserving current ones. The chapter also raises concerns about the ethical implications of selective resurrection and the underlying human drive to push scientific boundaries.
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