Kevin Esvelt, a scientist at MIT, argues that research intended to prevent pandemics is actually putting us in a lot more danger. Also discussed: Kevin’s own research on engineering wild animal species. Are the risks worth the benefits? (November 30, 2021)
Additional links:
- Kevin’s lab at MIT, Sculpting Evolution
- Kevin Esvelt on Twitter: @kesvelt
- “Manipulating viruses and risking pandemics is too dangerous. It’s time to stop,” Kevin’s op-ed in the Washington Post (October 6, 2021)