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Steroids, Gene Therapy, Peptides: The Future of ENHANCED Sports with Aron D’Souza : 1215

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Oct 24, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Aron D’Souza, Founder of the Enhanced Games, delves into the pioneering world of athletic enhancement. They tackle the role of steroids, gene therapy, and peptides in modern sports, advocating for a new competitive model that embraces biohacking. D’Souza highlights ethical dilemmas and the need for personalized approaches to performance, while also critiquing current anti-doping regulations. With bold ideas on redefining competition and promoting athlete autonomy, the conversation opens doors to the future of enhanced sports.
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Enhanced Games Vision

  • Aaron D’Souza created the Enhanced Games to allow athletes to use enhancements for better performance.
  • He challenges the notion that sporting bodies should dictate what athletes put into their bodies.
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Olympic Inequality

  • The Olympics has fairness issues: many athletes use banned substances, yet few get caught.
  • There's also a significant pay disparity between athletes and officials.
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Fairness in Sports

  • The fairness of sports is questioned due to wealth disparities impacting access to technology.
  • Limiting athletes' recovery by restricting certain enhancements is seen as unfair.
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