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The Bayesian Conspiracy

231 – SuperBabies, with Gene Smith

Feb 19, 2025
01:48:31

Gene Smith on polygenic screening; gene editing to give our children the happiest, healthiest, best lives they can live; and if we can do this in adults as well. Plus how this will interface with the AI future.

 

LINKS
How To Make Super Babies

How to have Polygenically Screened Children
Significantly Enhancing Adult Intelligence With Gene Editing May Be Possible
Meiosis is all you need
Welcome Polygenically Screened Babies
Gwern on Embryo Selection
Being Ladylike for Autistic Women Bayes Blast

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