Event 11: Amy Webb: The Genesis Machine - Looking to the future through the lens of synthetic biology.

Event 11: Amy Webb: The Genesis Machine - Looking to the future through the lens of synthetic biology.

Author: TWiT February 20, 2022 Duration: 1:03:16

Amy Webb joins Leo Laporte to discuss her new book, "The Genesis Machine." Webb explains synthetic biology, tells the story of golden rice, and shares a glimpse of the future and the changes we can expect.

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Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Amy Webb

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