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Philosopher's Zone
De-extinction, pt 2
Jul 24, 2024
Exploring the hi-tech world of de-extinction with potential environmental benefits but ethical dilemmas. From reviving the passenger pigeon to resurrecting woolly mammoths for climate change. Delving into biodiversity preservation, conservation concerns, and genetic modification implications for the environment.
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- De-extinction poses ethical dilemmas and may divert resources from conserving current species.
- Bringing back extinct animals has environmental benefits but raises concerns about authenticity and genetic manipulation.
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De-Extinction Process and Potential Benefits
De-extinction involves bringing back extinct animals to life. Though resurrecting dinosaurs like in Jurassic Park is unlikely, scientists are working on reviving more modest animals like the passenger pigeon through DNA retrieval and editing. De-extinction has environmental benefits, such as using woolly mammoths to mitigate climate change impacts. However, ethical and conservation complexities arise.
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