How synthetic biology could wipe out humanity -- and how we can stop it | Rob Reid

Rob Reid, an author and host of the After On podcast, dives into the dual-edged sword of synthetic biology. He highlights the alarming potential for catastrophic risks, like the creation of a doomsday bug through accessible gene-editing tools. The discussion ranges from the urgent need for ethical guidelines to regulate this emerging technology, to the importance of building a biosphere immune system. Reid emphasizes that while innovation can be transformative, it demands a collective responsibility to prevent existential threats.