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Should we allow gene editing? John Wyatt vs Sam McKee hosted by Andy Kind

Sep 13, 2024
01:13:24
🌍✨ Should we edit the human genome, or is that playing God? 🧬 With the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR—winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 🏆—we now have the power to potentially eradicate diseases that have caused untold suffering. But where should we draw the line? 🤔 In his thought-provoking article, Sam McKee argues that if humanity hopes to settle on other planets 🌌, we’ll need to alter human DNA through genome editing to survive: Read it here. Join host Andy Kind as he moderates this fascinating debate between Prof. John Wyatt, a leading bioethicist, and Sam McKee. They dive into the ethical questions: Is it morally acceptable to edit the human genome to benefit society? What are the potential risks and limits? 🧬⚖️ 🎧 Don’t miss out on John Wyatt’s in-depth exploration of ethical issues in his podcast Matters of Life and Death, which drops every Wednesday! SOCIAL LINKS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbelievablefe Facebook: / https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Instagram: / https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: / https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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