De-extinction
Mammoths, Direwolves, and the Ethics of Genetic Resurrection
This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir and
tackle one of the most controversial and fantastical topics in modern biotech: de-extinction.Can we—and should we—bring species like the mammoth, thylacine, or dodo back from extinction?
With biotech firm Colossal pushing the frontier of genetic resurrection, the episode explores:
🧬 The science and ambition behind reviving extinct species
🌍 The ecological consequences and risks
🧠 The ethical puzzles: from hubris to hope
Also featured:
📖 The return of the direwolf
🏛️ A quick take on Amazon’s regulatory spotlight
Is this the next phase of conservation—or a dangerous biotech fantasy? Let us know what you think.