2017 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: De-Extinction
Published 2017-03-31
Neil deGrasse Tyson and panelists discuss de-extinction in the 2017 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate at the American Museum of Natural History. Biologists today have the knowledge, the tools, and the ability to influence the evolution of life on Earth. Do we have an obligation to bring back species that human activities may have rendered extinct? Does the technology exist to do so? Join Tyson and the panel for a lively debate about the merits and shortcomings of this provocative idea.
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2017 Asimov Debate panelists are:
George Church
Professor of Health Sciences and Technology, Harvard University and MIT
Hank Greely
Director of the Center for Law and the Biosciences, Stanford University
Gregory Kaebnick
Scholar, The Hastings Center; Editor, Hastings Center Report
Ross MacPhee
Curator, Department of Mammalogy, Division of Vertebrate Zoology; Professor, Richard Gilder Graduate School
Beth Shapiro
Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz
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The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and supporter of the American Museum of Natural History. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate—generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work—bringing the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery.
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All Comments (21)
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Isaac Asimov wrote a great book on bringing back a Neanderthal child, "The Ugly Little Boy", that explores a lot of the questions brought-up here. :)
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Wish these panels happened monthly. Another great discussion. Looking forward to the next one. I hope you will touch on artificial intelligence and all the views regarding that. I'm curious at what point AI gains consciousness and rights.
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I love these debates so much. I haven't watched all 18 yet but I have watched about 6 so far. I always share them. The thing I love about these debates is it's really like just sitting in a room with these people and you are listening to this intelligent conversation. Of course Neil is always spectacular. I would love to see one of these debates live. I was looking forward to this years and it did not disappoint!
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Love the Memorial Debates, always fascinating discussions about the current leading edge questions in science. I do wonder, however, why the person running the live sound at these events, year, after year, after year, cannot eliminate the high pitched ringing microphone feedback in the room, it shows up on EVERY recording of this annual event? Very curious ...
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Always look forward to these debates, awsome stuff guys keep up the great work.
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I was just thinking, gosh, how long has it been since the last Asimov Debate ? It's been a while, let's ask YT. And voila, 23 hours ago it was uploaded. It must be divine...
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Finally, I was waiting for this record since 2016 memorial debate which was awesooooome. Science debate is the best thing you can get, it's educating, also having some fun and providing many useful ideas!
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Wish these panels happened monthly. Another great discussion. Looking forward to the next one. I hope you will touch on the 7Earth like EXOPLANETS
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But isnt the elephat in the room that we could gain the knowledge to make ourselves better. Muddle with our own genes and make humans more disease resistant, stay younger longer, better brains? making our species better is that not the ultimate goal. Cure effectively any type of physical or mental abnormality.
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I love these panel discussions. I would love to see a "bar" environment created on stage to enhance the commentary. They don't seem to be very comfortable in the current set up. Put the panelists around a "bar" and give them a beverage of their choice. That conversation would be awesome I think.
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Great discussion. I learned so many things. Thanks for the channel.
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Neil just can't help himself from cutting someone off, touching someone, or being passive aggressive. props to these wonderful people to have the patience to bear him.
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Worst part of this was Tyson always interrupting. so much for the casual conversation between peers
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Indeed, the future will showcase the full spectrum human folly and wisdom: and it is for us to determine which will prevail. I think those references to the anthropocentric reorganization that will take place and the responsibility for care and wise actions are exceptionally important. I look forward to these every year, and, happy to say, had the pleasure of seeing one in person a few years back. Thank you to everyone who is involved in putting these together!
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How could all , participants, panel and our dear Neil deGrass Tyson , have neglected the question to be asked or put to this wonderful panel , '' Can we , or do we think about Terra--Forming The Moon or Mars some day ? ''
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Great discussion. Amazing potential for organ donors to have a future with porcine replacements. I enjoyed the statement at the end about doctoring microorganisms for fuel alternatives (Algae) and alternative food creation strategies.
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sound volume is pretty low
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It's funny how he always says the debate is gonna be about 1hr long and about 10 mins for Q&A.
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7months left until we can enjoy new Debate. Cant wait!
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I have a great deal of respect of Mr Tyson but I wish he would let the panel finish what they are saying. Really annoying.
