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Dangerous biological research - is it worth it? (Kevin Esvelt)
Kevin Esvelt, a scientist at MIT, argues that research intended to prevent pandemics is actually putting us in a lot more danger. Also discussed: Kevin's own research on engineering wild animal species. Are the risks wor...
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Dangerous biological research - is it worth it? (Kevin Esvelt) is an episode from Rationally Speaking Podcast by New York City Skeptics. Kevin Esvelt, a scientist at MIT, argues that research intended to prevent pandemics is actually puttin...
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Published Nov 30, 2021, 01:07:57 long, audio available.
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