De-Extinction and Its Implications

The video explores the ethical and practical considerations of de-extinction, questioning whether humans are playing God by reviving extinct species. It discusses the human role in causing extinctions and the potential benefits and challenges of bringing species back, such as cloning and genetic variation. The video emphasizes the importance of studying genetic makeup to restore ecosystems and the excitement of witnessing species transition from extinct to common.

What ethical question is raised about human involvement in species extinction?

• Can extinct species adapt to modern ecosystems?

• Are humans responsible for the extinction of all species?

• Should we prioritize endangered species over extinct ones?

• Is it ethical to bring back species that humans made extinct?

What is a major challenge in de-extinction projects?

• Determining the purpose and feasibility of cloning

• Finding enough funding for the projects

• Locating the original habitats of extinct species

• Ensuring public support for the projects

Why is genetic variation important in de-extinction?

• It helps in creating identical clones

• It ensures a sustainable population

• It speeds up the cloning process

• It reduces the cost of de-extinction

What is a key consideration when cloning an extinct animal?

• The cost of the cloning process

• The animal's ability to adapt

• The need for a diverse gene pool

• The public's interest in the species

What question is raised about the identity of a species?

• Does it need to look and behave like the original?

• Can it survive in a different ecosystem?

• Is it necessary to have a large population?

• Should it be introduced to new environments?

What is the first goal when reintroducing an extinct species?

• To study its genetic makeup

• To ensure it behaves like the original

• To restore its natural habitat

• To create a large population

What is a philosophical question about de-extinction?

• Should extinct species be reintroduced to new environments?

• Can extinct species be considered the same if they look different?

• Is it possible to clone extinct species without genetic variation?

• Can extinct species survive in modern ecosystems?

How might the public react to a species going from extinct to common?

• They might oppose the changes

• They are likely to support it

• They could become disengaged

• They might ignore the process

What is a potential ecological benefit of de-extinction?

• Eliminating invasive species

• Balancing ecosystems

• Reducing human impact

• Increasing biodiversity