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The Ethics of Synthetic Biology and the Settlement of Space

Videos

Introduction

Summary

Dr. Jill Tarter is an astronomer, Director of the Center for SETI Research (Search for Extraterrestrial Life) at the SETI Institute. Her contributions to technical research and public advocacy have been instrumental in the creation of a movement to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Dr. Tarter’s exploits were the basis of the protagonist in Carl Sagan’s novel, Contact, and portrayed in the 1997 film adaptation by Jodie Foster.

(0:06) What sort of societal changes does the search for extraterrestrial life bring?
Dr. Tarter believes that the searching for extraterrestrial life brings an opportunity here on Earth to construct a sense of closeness with the cosmos, and with each other.

(1:00) Could we recognize alien life if it existed?
Dr. Tarter describes the hubris in assuming we will recognize life when we encounter it.

(1:43) What is the future of humanity?
Dr. Tarter recognizes that every problem ahead of us is global, but that problems are solvable.

(2:48) Any last words to the next generation of synthetic biologists?
Dr. Tarter urges us to engineer solutions to the problems passed on from the last generation.

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-Raymond McCauley is Chair of the Biotechnology Track and faculty at Singularity University, Chief Science Officer at Genomera. His interests include genomic medicine, DIYbio, the citizen science movement, and the future of humanity.
-(0:06) '''How should we address the human practices of synthetic biology?'''
+Dr. Jill Tarter is an astronomer, Director of the Center for SETI Research (Search for Extraterrestrial Life) at the SETI Institute. Her contributions to technical research and public advocacy have been instrumental in the creation of a movement to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Dr. Tarter’s exploits were the basis of the protagonist in Carl Sagan’s novel, Contact, and portrayed in the 1997 film adaptation by Jodie Foster.
-Mr. McCauley states the importance of communicating biology with the public, the ethical imperative to continue developing synthetic biology, and the need to plan for the future.
+(0:06) '''What sort of societal changes does the search for extraterrestrial life bring?''' <br>
+Dr. Tarter believes that the searching for extraterrestrial life brings an opportunity here on Earth to construct a sense of closeness with the cosmos, and with each other.
-(4:17) '''Humans, synthetic biology, and a changing Earth'''
+(1:00) '''Could we recognize alien life if it existed?''' <br>
+Dr. Tarter describes the hubris in assuming we will recognize life when we encounter it.
-On the relationship between humans and the environment, Mr. McCauley notes that we live in an ecosystem, and that there are adverse phenomena that we must take responsibility for. We cannot simply say that we will modify life to our changed environment; rather, we have a responsibility as conservators on this planet.
+(1:43) '''What is the future of humanity?''' <br>
+Dr. Tarter recognizes that every problem ahead of us is global, but that problems are solvable.
-(5:50) '''What do you want to say to synthetic biologists about the future?'''
+(2:48) '''Any last words to the next generation of synthetic biologists?''' <br>
+Dr. Tarter urges us to engineer solutions to the problems passed on from the last generation.
-Synthetic biology will change the world during this next century in a way never before seen. Mr. McCauley describes the impact of this rapid transformation in the whole timescale of life and urges us to do good.
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