STEVE GULLANS – “EVOLVING OURSELVES” - 12 2 23STEVE GULLANS – “EVOLVING OURSELVES” - 12 2 23
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WHY ARE CONDITIONS LIKE AUTISM, ASTHMA, OBESITY AND ALLERGIES EXPLODING AT UNPRECEDENTED RATES? HOW MIGHT YOUR CHOICES TODAY AFFECT YOUR FUTURE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN? WE SPEAK WITH STEVE GULLANS, CO-AUTHOR OF “EVOLVING OURSELVES: HOW UNNATURAL...
10:06•2 Dec 2023
Steve Gullans on Evolution and Genetic Changes: A Deep Dive into Our Future
Episode Overview
- The conversation explores the rapid increase in life expectancy and its connection to industrialization
- Complex interactions between environment and genomics are discussed, shedding light on the intricacies of evolution
- The episode delves into the ethical and moral implications of genetic modification and personal healthcare choices
- Steve Gullins, former Harvard Business School professor, provides insights into the impact of unnatural selection and non-random mutation on life on Earth
- Listeners are encouraged to ponder the future of humanity in the context of genetic modification and evolution
“We now live in a very human-driven world... The new century is going to be guided by DNA, our ability to copyright, edit, and alter the DNA of ourselves, our children, the bacteria and animals that live around us. It's going to be a new way in which we view the world and change it for our benefit.”
Why are conditions like autism, asthma, obesity, and allergies becoming so common? In this episode of 'American Medicine Today', hosts Kimberly Benatti and Ethan Uecker sit down with Steve Gullans, former Harvard Business School professor and co-author of 'Evolving Ourselves'. Gullans brings his expertise to the table to discuss how unnatural selection and non-random mutation are shaping life on Earth.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the rapid increase in life expectancy to the influence of industrialization on evolution. They also delve into the complex interaction between our environment and genomics, and the ethical and moral questions surrounding genetic modification. Gullans shares his thoughts on how our choices today could impact future generations.
If you're curious about the future of humanity and how science is evolving to meet new challenges, this episode offers a wealth of information and thought-provoking discussions.
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