The Colossal Vision: Matt James on Reviving Extinct Species
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Matt James, Chief Animal Officer at Colossal Biosciences, to talk about his work in the field of conservation. Matt talks about the transition from his early work protecting mammals, such as whales and elephants, to introducing the idea of de-extinction. He discusses the formation of the Colossal Foundation and its mission to restore endangered species, the innovative technologies being developed to achieve this goal, and the ethical considerations surrounding this novel approach to saving species. This conversation highlights the challenges of predicting scientific outcomes, given the rapid advancements in conservation technology, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement in the field.
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Website: http://colossal.com
Foundation Website: http://colossalfoundation.org
Colossal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itiscolossal/?hl=en
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qUOTES:
“To create a nature that's more adaptive to an ever-changing humanity, it's going to require some tools that have never existed before … to be a better steward of nature.” - Matt James
“We're creating tools to reverse extinction, but we're also creating tools to prevent extinction.” - Matt James
The pace at which conventional conservation works is not able to keep up with the pace of extinction, with the pace of our destruction of nature. So, we need to find novel solutions. - Matt James
Show Notes:
Matt James, Chief Animal Officer at Colossal Biosciences, talks about his work in the field of conservation, and introduces the idea of de-estinction. He discusses the formation of the Colossal Foundation, its mission to restore endangered species, and the innovative technologies being developed to achieve these goals, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding this novel approach to saving species. This conversation highlights the challenges of predicting scientific outcomes, given the rapid advancements in conservation technology, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement in the field.
Takeaways
Colossal Biosciences focuses on de-extinction and conservation with the aim to restore extinct species through advanced technology.
The Colossal Foundation aims to restore endangered species.
Radical conservation requires novel solutions to extinction.
Technology and storytelling are key to engaging the public.
Ethical considerations are crucial in de-extinction discussions.
Creating adaptive species is essential for future ecosystems.
Rapid progress in conservation technology is reshaping the field.
Collaboration with experts is crucial for successful conservation efforts.
Engaging storytelling is vital for raising awareness about conservation.
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