[@joerogan] Joe Rogan Experience #2338 - Beth Shapiro
Link: https://youtu.be/PsMH1-Bbqr0
Short Summary
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Number One Action Item/Takeaway:
- Embrace curiosity and a willingness to challenge established ideas in science (and life in general) to foster innovation and progress.
Executive Summary:
This Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode features a conversation with paleogeneticist Beth Shapiro, who discusses her background, her work at Colossal Biosciences bringing back extinct species, and the inherent conflict that can arise in academics when challenging the status quo. Shapiro highlights the importance of curiosity, challenging assumptions, and embracing new technologies in science, but also acknowledges the potential ethical dilemmas involved in de-extinction and genetic manipulation, emphasizing a need for balanced, thoughtful deliberation guided by science.









