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.

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