134 - What If the Pig Was All Bacon?
The Mind Killer
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Genetic Innovations and Political Reflections
This chapter covers groundbreaking advancements in lab-developed tests for COVID-19 and genetically engineered pigs, humorously suggesting enhanced bacon flavors through CRISPR. Discussions also include remarkable gene therapies and a brain implant aiding communication for ALS patients, alongside self-experimentations leading to snake bite anti-venom. The narrative transitions into historical political dynamics regarding nuclear power and the influence of Carl Sagan on contemporary perceptions, ultimately linking these themes to the societal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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