Back From The Dead And Ready To Party: Passenger Pigeons, De-extinction, & Cloning with Revive & Restore's Ben Novak.
Karl and Erum sit down with Ben Novak to delve deep into the world of biotechnology and its potential to Revive and Restore extinct species. From the dramatic decline of the passenger pigeon to the innovative efforts of conservation through biotechnology, the conversation touches on the challenges and promises of using science to rejuvenate our planet's biodiversity. The trio also discusses the broader implications of biotech in areas like food and cultivation, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the intersection of science, ethics, and entrepreneurship.
Topics Covered
00:00:00: Kick-off: Karl, Erum, and Ben's Personal Journeys
00:07:31: Unmasking Opioids: The Dark Reality Behind "Pain Killers"
00:11:02: Business Lessons: The Rise and Demise of Amri
00:15:47: Nature's Revival: The Science of Bringing Back Extinct Species
00:21:45: Biotech's Promise: Reimagining the Return of Extinct Species
00:25:36: Birds of Yore: The Enigmatic Tale of Passenger Pigeons
00:33:26: Ecosystem Architects: How Passenger Pigeons Shaped Forests
00:37:14: Green Solutions: Passenger Pigeons and Sustainable Forestry
00:42:50: Collaborative Conservation: Genomic Solutions and Funding Avenues
00:48:11: Banking on Biodiversity: The Need for Biosample Preservation
00:56:00: Past Meets Present: Exploring Animal Behavior in Conservation
01:03:53: Deep Dive: Ben Novak on the Mission to Revive and Restore
01:08:10: Future of Biodiversity: The Push for Informed Bio Banking
Episode Links
Bioconcrete Revolution on PBS
Grow Everything episode about bioconcrete: Biology is Hard. Bioconcrete is Harder. Prometheus Materials' Loren Burnett.
Third Wave of Synbio by Massimo Portincaso
What passenger pigeons look like
Revive & Restore - Donate today!
Gap in Nature by Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten
Feathered River Across The Sky by Joel Greenberg
Ben’s Webinar: Passenger Pigeons. A Force for Forest Disturbance
ViaGen animal and pets cloning company
Bringing Science Fiction to Life: Not Boring created a Sci-Fi idea bank of 3500 sci fi ideas ready to be brought to life
