What's Preventing Us From Colonising the Solar System?

The video explores the potential of gene editing technology, particularly CRISPR, in addressing challenges like radiation exposure in space travel. It discusses the ethical implications of genetic modification, including designer babies, and envisions a future where humans might adapt genetically to different environments, potentially leading to new species. The video raises questions about what it means to be human in a genetically modified future.

What role do extremophiles play in the future of human genetic adaptation?

What are the implications of humans potentially customizing their traits on the fly?

How might the concept of being human change in the next 1000 years due to advancements in genetic editing?

How could genetic manipulation lead to cultural and genetic diversity among humans in the future?