Colossal CEO Ben Lamm Says Humanity Has a 'Moral Obligation' To Pursue De-Extinction Tech
Colossal CEO Ben Lamm emphasized the need for humanity to invest in de-extinction technologies, citing the failure of modern conservation efforts and the potential benefits of bringing back extinct species. The company aims to use genetic editing techniques to revive the wooly mammoth, dodo bird, and Tasmanian tiger, among others. Lamm also expressed his optimism about the future, predicting significant advancements in synthetic biology and its applications.
- As Colossal CEO Ben Lamm's vision for de-extinction takes shape, it raises intriguing questions about the ethics of playing God with nature – do we have a right to bring back species that were eradicated by our own actions?
- The scale of Colossal's ambitions suggests that humanity's "moral obligation" to pursue de-extinction may be matched only by its potential for catastrophic consequences if not handled responsibly.