Fareed Zakaria GPS Reengineering Life: The Next Frontiers in Science
Sep 2, 2024
Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel laureate and CRISPR co-discoverer, discusses the groundbreaking potential of gene editing to transform medicine, including treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's. Fei-Fei Li, a pioneer in AI, shares insights on the evolution of artificial intelligence, particularly in visual recognition, and its implications for human-machine collaboration. Both guests highlight ethical dilemmas in their fields, emphasizing the need for responsible advancements that enhance human health and agency.
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Doudna's Early Inspiration
- Jennifer Doudna, growing up in Hawaii, was fascinated by the natural world.
- A lecture by a cancer biologist sparked her interest in biochemistry at age 15.
Perseverance in Science
- Pursue your passions even when facing challenges. Doudna considered switching majors but persevered in chemistry thanks to encouragement.
A Serendipitous Collaboration
- Doudna's CRISPR journey began with a Google search. Fellow scientist Jillian Banfield contacted her for help with her research on bacteria and DNA.
