Lynn Rothschild: The living tech we need to support human life on other planets

The video explores the challenges of space travel, particularly to Mars, and proposes innovative solutions using life as a technology. It discusses the constraints of space travel, such as the cost and mass of materials, and suggests using biomaterials and synthetic biology to create sustainable habitats. The concept of Life 2.0 is introduced, highlighting the potential of designing new life forms for space exploration. The video concludes with a discussion on the ethical considerations of synthetic biology and its necessity for future space missions.

How can digital information be utilized in the context of space exploration?

What are the implications of using DNA as a material for creating electrical wires?

Explain the concept of using biology to extract metals for use in space.

What ethical considerations arise from the idea of modifying life forms for human use?