Can we bypass the genetic lottery and make our children faster, stronger, smarter? What would parents be willing to pay? And what would the cost be to society? In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn is joined by fellow futurist Craig Wing to talk about genetic engineering. They discuss the powers of CRISPR, “designer babies”, the difference between genetic therapy and genetic enhancement, the possibility of genetic supermarkets and the increased stratification of society.
The Future Starts Now: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Starts-Now-Insights-Technology/dp/1472981502
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Bronwyn Williams is a futurist, economist, trend analyst and host of The Small Print. Her day job as a partner at Flux Trends involves helping business leaders to use foresight to design the future they want to live and work in. You may have seen her talking about Transhumanism or Tikok on Carte Blanche, or heard her talking about trends on 702 or CNBC Africa where she is a regular expert commentator. When she's not talking to brands and businesses about the future, you will probably find her curled up somewhere with a (preferably paperback) book. She tweets at @bronwynwilliams.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bronwynwilliams
Flux Trends: https://www.fluxtrends.com/future-flux/futurist-in-residence/
Website: https://whatthefuturenow.com/
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Craig Wing holds dual Master's degrees in Engineering (Electrical and Usability, University of Witwatersrand) and Business (MBA, Babson College) and completing a PhD in Futures Thinking (University of Johannesburg). Some of his areas of expertise include emergent technology (AI, blockchain, Quantum, CRISPR), business model innovation, company culture and New World of Work. Across Africa, he's spoken at length on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the preparedness of the African continent and was a TEDx speaker in 2011.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnuts123
Website: https://www.craigwing.com/about-craig-wing-futurist-speaker.html
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