0:00 Introduction1:00 George’s upcoming big projects, including developing full recycling, renewing energy, creating bioweather maps, and harnessing citizen science6:45 Progress in engineering viral resistance in humans, including thoughts from pre- and post- pandemic11:00 A swapped genetic code that prevents viral infections and gene transfer by manipulating tRNAs13:45 George’s guiding principles for his personal and professional life20:15 Tinkering with unknowns and complex systems: gene drives, germline genetic engineering, and bringing back extinct species29:40 George’s creative process and how he became a prolific innovator36:00 Debunking the science behind Jurassic Park, and the potential of bringing back the mammoth41:30 George’s decision to make his medical information, including his genome, open source 48:00 Societal views on genome editing, embryos, and germline mutations54:00 Closing remarksPlease consider rating and reviewing) us on your chosen podcast listening platform!
