Navigating Ocean Pollution and Viral Origins

This chapter explores the pressing issue of ocean pollution, highlighting the countries most responsible for plastic waste and innovative solutions like Boyan Slot's ocean-cleaning device. It further delves into the complexities surrounding the origins of pandemics, particularly examining lab leak theories in contrast to traditional animal transmission narratives. Additionally, the chapter touches on the potential of CRISPR technology for genetic editing and its ethical implications, alongside discussions about inflammatory responses to food and pain resilience.