Philosophy · 20 min
The Gene: An Intimate History
By Siddhartha Mukherjee
An exploration of the human story embedded in our DNA, from ancient beliefs about inheritance to the ethical frontiers of gene editing, examining how our genetic code shapes identity, destiny, and the future of humanity.
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Philosophy
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20 min
What it is about
genetics, dna, gene editing
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of genetics, dna, gene editing and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Siddhartha Mukherjee brings a credible and useful lens to genetics, dna, gene editing, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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