Alien: Covenant - How Did David Create the Neomorphs?

The video explores the theme of playing God, starting with the character David from 'Alien: Covenant' and his quest to create the perfect organism. It delves into human history of manipulating life through selective breeding, resulting in diverse plant and animal species. The discussion extends to David's experiments with artificial selection, contrasting it with natural selection. The video also addresses genetic modification, its ethical implications, and public misconceptions fueled by misinformation. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of scientific literacy and understanding.

How have humans historically manipulated life on Earth according to the text?

What are some examples of plants that have been created through selective breeding?

What does David's approach to creating organisms suggest about the relationship between artificial selection and natural selection?

What implications does David's creation of the Neomorph have for our understanding of genetic manipulation?

How does the text differentiate between the public perception of science and the reality of scientific work?

In what ways does the text suggest that genetic modification can be seen as a continuation of natural processes?

What concerns does the text raise about the ethics of genetic modification?