🌎 Scientists are getting good at playing God
So what’s next?
Hey Freethinkers,
In a must-read new article for Freethink, self-described “biohacker” Dr. Josie Zayner writes: “There is no scientific reason why a unicorn or a dragon cannot exist. The only barrier is the work it takes to make them real. And we are doing the work.” Read on for Zayner’s explanation of exactly what sort of barrier-breaking work is now being done.
Also on deck: In the latest installment of Future Explored, we tell you what you need to know about “AI PCs,” the new category of computer that will soon be everywhere.
Onwards,
Damon
FREETHINK FEATURES
We’re able to create new creatures through gene editing. What’s stopping us?
The real question isn’t whether we can sculpt new life, says Dr. Josie Zayner. The real question is what comes next. In the lab of Zayner’s new company, the Los Angeles Project (LAP), scientists are learning to harvest large amounts of embryos and eggs from different animal species in order to understand the development of life on a scale no one has tried before.
IN THE KNOW
How AI is reshaping the future of health and medicine
by @adcock_brett on X
“90% accuracy in predicting cancer-related gene mutations.” That startling figure from Evo 2 is only the latest in a long list of examples that demonstrate how advances in artificial intelligence have the potential to radically transform human health and medicine. Here at Freethink, we believe that transformation to be one of the most significant stories of our time, and we’re proud to highlight some of our best coverage of it.
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FUTURE EXPLORED
All PCs will be AI PCs “pretty soon,” says Intel exec
Are “AI PCs” really a significant advance in computing? Or just another example of the AI label being slapped onto a product to encourage sales? In the latest installment of Future Explored, we dig into the evolution of PCs and explain what sets AI models apart from the rest.
WORTH SHARING
The quest for a “communication device” that tells cells to regenerate the body
What if the body could regenerate itself in ways we’ve never imagined? A bizarre experiment involving flatworms led to a groundbreaking discovery for Michael Levin, a biologist at Tufts University, and his team. From bioelectric signals to harnessing the body’s innate intelligence, Levin’s research is pointing to a future where we can unlock the full regenerative potential of our cells, potentially curing diseases and even regrowing organs.
Damon Root is the managing editor at Freethink.
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