Biohacking Ethics
Walter explains how the invention of CRISPR technology could be both a great promise and peril. He emphasizes the importance of discussing the ethical implications of using this technology and how it could encode the inequalities of our society into our species. The book is about understanding the technology and being part of the discussion.In this clip
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