
#394 — Bringing Back the Mammoth
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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From Jurassic Park to De-Extinction
This chapter explores the cultural influence of Jurassic Park on modern de-extinction efforts, particularly in relation to the woolly mammoth. It contrasts the fictional portrayal of genetic engineering in the film with the scientific realities of paleogenomics, emphasizing a more nuanced understanding of genetics in reintroducing extinct species.
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