Source: Matt Beall Limitless youtube
Description:
In this episode, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm breaks down how his team is using synthetic biology to revive extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, dire wolf, and dodo—and why de-extinction is ultimately about saving today’s endangered species.
Ben shares how mentorship from George Church launched this mission, how AI is transforming conservation, why ecosystem restoration matters as much as the lab work, and how these technologies could shape life on Earth—and beyond—for generations to come.
A fast-paced look into the future of species revival, biodiversity, and the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and the natural world.
Timeline:
00:00:00 – Introductions
00:01:41 - Where did this vision come from?
00:05:06 - Companies Before Colossal?
00:07:56 - What is a Wolly Mouse?
00:12:32 - Ethical Component?
00:19:31 - Big Goals for Colossal
00:22:25 - Conservation
00:38:15 - The Earth in a 1,000 Years
00:40:46 - Predator Free Environment
00:49:59 - Bringing Back Ancient Humans
01:02:52 – Dire Wolf Details
01:17:02 - What’s Next for Colossal?
01:20:30 - Younger Dryas Theory?
01:26:11 - Future Years for Colossal
01:28:01 - Sharing your Data with the World?
01:34:21 – Closing
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