Is Extinction the End?
The Infinite Monkey Cage
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The Quest for De-Extinction
This chapter examines the science and speculation surrounding de-extinction, focusing on methods like backbreeding and cloning to revive extinct species. The conversation highlights genetic connections between modern humans and Neanderthals, as well as the implications of engineering extinct traits into existing species. Ultimately, the chapter discusses the ecological and ethical considerations of resurrecting species such as the woolly mammoth and the potential benefits they could bring to modern ecosystems.
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