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#164 – Kevin Esvelt on cults that want to kill everyone, stealth vs wildfire pandemics, and how he felt inventing gene drives

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Advancements in Technology and Creation of Synthetic Viruses

This chapter explores the advancements in technology that have allowed for the creation of synthetic viruses. It discusses the process of creating small viruses purely from synthetic DNA, the safety precautions taken, and the controversy surrounding sharing information about these viruses.

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