How synthetic biology could wipe out humanity -- and how we can stop it

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June 18, 2019 Today's TED Talk How synthetic biology could wipe out humanity -- and how we can stop it 16:36 minutes · TED2019 The world-changing promise of synthetic biology and gene editing has a dark side. In this far-seeing talk, author and entrepreneur Rob Reid reviews the risks of a world where more and more people have access to the tools and tech needed to create a doomsday bug that could wipe out humanity -- and suggests that it's time to take this danger seriously. Watch now » Playlist of the Day How does DNA work? Your DNA makes you, you -- but how does it work? These talks explore what we know about the genome, the unique genetic sequence that makes up life as we know it. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:57:48 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM 6 dos and don'ts for next-level slides, from a TED presentation expert Want to prevent yawns and glazed-over eyes? Before you deliver your next speech, pitch or address, learn how to create exceptional slides by following these rules (complete with real before-and-afters). Learn more »   Download the TED app

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