This course explores the implications of CRISPR technology on genetics, immortality, ethics, and potential global catastrophes. Students will learn about the possibilities of genetic and digital immortality, gene editing for curing diseases, growing organs, and even reviving extinct species. The course covers the ethical considerations of crossing humans with animals, creating designer babies, and the dangers of unchecked genetic mutation. The teaching method involves lectures by experts in the field, discussing various aspects of CRISPR technology. This course is intended for individuals interested in genetics, biotechnology, ethics, and the future implications of gene editing technologies.
Overview
Syllabus
Michio Kaku: Genetics: The Key to Immortality?.
Richard Dawkins: The Dangers of CRISPR, Designer Babies, and Artificial Genetic Mutation | Big Think.
The Ethics of Crossing Humans with Animals | Glenn Cohen | Big Think.
Eternal youth may be possible. Which age would you stay at forever? | Michio Kaku | Big Think.
3 Warnings to Stop Global Catastrophe: CRISPR, AI, & Robots | Richard Clarke | Big Think.
CRISPR's Gene Drive Could Revive Extinct Species–or Create New Ones | Jennifer Doudna | Big Think.
Michio Kaku: Genetic and digital immortality are within reach | Big Think.
The Ethics of Changing Human DNA Via Gene Editing, with Siddhartha Mukherjee | Big Think.
CRISPR Babies: Eugenics, Ethics, and Why Regulation Efforts Could Be Too Late | Jennifer Doudna.
CRISPR 101: Curing Sickle Cell, Growing Organs, Mosquito Makeovers | Jennifer Doudna | Big Think.
Taught by
Big Think
Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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This course is important because we have a tool that enables us to determine the future of humanity. We are all responsible for the future of leaving organisms. This decision should not be the sole responsibility of geneticians, but the responsibility of all parties involved. Thanks for this wonderful course and please countinue enlighten us on such great topics.
