The Jordan Harbinger Show 687: Amy Webb | Changing Lives with Synthetic Biology
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Jun 21, 2022 
Amy Webb, author and CEO of The Future Today Institute, dives into the transformative power of synthetic biology. She discusses how engineering immunity could eliminate pandemics and the potential for creating vital organs on demand. Webb raises ethical questions about resurrecting extinct species and the prospect of lab-grown meat revolutionizing food production. With insights on genetic augmentation and climate resilience, she explores how synthetic biology could fundamentally reshape our future.
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Synthetic Biology Definition
- Synthetic biology redesigns organisms at the molecular level for new purposes.
- It combines design, computer science, biology, and engineering to program life.
Plastic Solutions
- Plastic-eating enzymes are being researched to address plastic pollution.
- There's also research on alternatives like algae-based skis and bio-nylon.
Mushroom Leather
- Leather can be made from unusual materials like mycelium.
- Adidas is releasing shoes made from this mushroom-based leather.
