Imagine if you were having a baby and, before they were born, you could pick whether you wanted them to be a marathon runner or a gifted swimmer. Or perhaps likely to be good at maths. Well, it's not as far fetched as you might think.

This week, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the world of genetic modifications, and what it could mean for us.

Recommendations:
A blog that highlights different movies and TV shows that feature CRISPR technology, including that episode of The Simpsons that I spoke about
An article from MIT about He Jiankui and the genetically modified babies
A movie that recently dropped on Netflix called Uglies, which is all about in future, turn 16 and through tech can change their entire appearance to be picture perfect pretty, but then what becomes of that..?

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Imagine if you were having a baby and, before they were born, you could pick whether you wanted them to be a marathon runner or a gifted swimmer. Or perhaps likely to be good at maths. Well, it's not as far fetched as you might think. This week, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the world of genetic modifications, and what it could mean for us.
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Recommendations:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.synthego.com/blog/crispr-movies-tv">A blog</a> that highlights different movies and TV shows that feature CRISPR technology, including that episode of The Simpsons that I spoke about</li>
<li aria-level="1">An <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/11/25/138962/exclusive-chinese-scientists-are-creating-crispr-babies/">article</a> from MIT about He Jiankui and the genetically modified babies</li>
<li aria-level="1">A <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81002266">movie</a> that recently dropped on Netflix called Uglies, which is all about in future, turn 16 and through tech can change their entire appearance to be picture perfect pretty, but then what becomes of that..?</li>
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ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.

There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.

Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.
There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.
Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

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