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270 | Solo: The Coming Transition in How Humanity Lives

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Sustainable Living, Urbanization, and Genetics

The chapter explores the race between fossil fuel use and climate change mitigation, focusing on decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the benefits of urbanization for sustainability and discusses potential future transitions towards more environmentally friendly living. The conversation also delves into advancements in genetics, including longevity research and the ethical considerations of gene editing and synthetic biology.

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