Life and Longevity: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the evolution of life sciences, focusing on genetic testing, therapies, and CRISPR technology. It discusses the shift from treating illnesses to enhancing life, the rise of bio-sociality, and the promise of personalized medicine. CRISPR's potential to revolutionize medicine and agriculture is highlighted, along with ethical concerns about access and equity.

What are the implications of shifting medicine from treating illness to preventing it?

How has genetic testing changed the way people associate with each other?

What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in 2013 regarding the patenting of natural DNA?

Describe the process and challenges involved in genetic therapies.

What is CRISPR and how does it differ from previous genetic editing technologies?

Discuss the role of microbes in the development of CRISPR technology.

What are the potential applications of CRISPR in agriculture?

How might advancements in genetic therapies impact human longevity?

What challenges do researchers face in mapping the human brain?

In what ways could brain-computer interfaces change the lives of individuals with disabilities?