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Bonus: Walter Isaacson on Bending the Arch of History and Demystifying Science

Jan 23, 2022

In this conversation, Walter Isaacson, a bestselling author renowned for his biographies, dives into his latest work on gene editing and Jennifer Doudna. He discusses the groundbreaking CRISPR technology and its role in developing COVID-19 vaccines. Isaacson emphasizes the importance of collaboration in science and the influence of visionary leaders while addressing hiring challenges in biotechnology. He also highlights how individual actions can alter historical narratives and the need to demystify science to regain public trust, especially in light of women's contributions.

29:31

Episode guests

Walter Isaacson

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Collaboration in Crisis

01:20

Intro

3min

The Interplay of CRISPR Technology and the COVID-19 Pandemic

2min

The Power of Collaboration in Innovation

10min

Navigating Hiring Challenges and the Impact of Early Alienation on Visionary Leaders

6min

The Power of Individual Agency in History

9min

Promotional Highlights from Wondery Shows

3min

Today’s episode of the podcast is from a February 2021 interview with Ryan Holiday and prolific bestselling author Walter Isaacson. They talk about his newest book The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race, the brilliant execution that it took to create the first Coronavius vaccine, demystifying the scientific narrative through a journey of discovery, and more.

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