October 24, 2025

Ben Lamm: The Truth About Jurassic Park & Real De-Extinction | DSH #1586

42 minutes

Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, comes on the podcast to discuss their groundbreaking mission to bring back woolly mammoths by 2028. From AI-powered genome editing to artificial womb technology, Ben explains how Colossal is leveraging cutting-edge innovation to tackle biodiversity loss, conservation, and even develop vaccines for species like elephants. The conversation explores the role of AI in ancient DNA reconstruction, the impact of keystone species on ecosystems, and the ethical implications of de-extinction.

Ben also shares fascinating insights into how Colossal's research is inspiring future generations and revolutionizing synthetic biology. Hear about the challenges of rewilding extinct species and the transformative potential of combining AI with future technologies like quantum computing. This episode is packed with bold ideas and inspiring discussions on how science and technology are reshaping the world.

💥 What You’ll Learn

👉 How Colossal Biosciences plans to bring back mammoths by 2028

👉 Why there’s no dinosaur DNA — and how AI fills the gaps

👉 How artificial wombs & CRISPR could save endangered species

👉 The hidden epidemic killing elephants — and the new mRNA vaccine

👉 Why extinction science could restore ecosystems & coral reefs

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Why There is No Dino DNA

00:27 - Ben Lamm at AIcon

04:56 - Simulating Outcomes in Extinction

05:58 - Predicting Mammoths by 2028

06:44 - Parallel Pathing Projects for De-extinction

07:20 - Artificial Wombs for Extinct Species

09:18 - Diet of Mammoths Explained

11:14 - Recreating the Dire Wolf

14:00 - Legal Process of Reviving Extinct Animals

15:44 - Impact of Biodiversity Loss on Ecosystems

17:30 - Nature's Self-Healing Mechanisms

19:20 - The Tasmanian Tiger's Revival

22:57 - Understanding Tridactyls

26:09 - Challenges in Recreating Certain Animals

30:17 - Colossal's Stance on Human Gene Editing

30:58 - Jack's Perspective on Human Gene Editing

35:07 - Addressing Elephant Herpes

37:30 - Embracing an Abundance Mindset

41:24 - Where to Find Noah

41:52 - OUTRO

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🧠 Keywords

Ben Lamm, Colossal Biosciences, George Church, woolly mammoth, de-extinction, dodo bird, dire wolf, Tasmanian tiger, synthetic biology, AI genetics, CRISPR, quantum computing, artificial womb, biodiversity, elephant herpes, conservation technology, Jurassic Park science, Digital Social Hour

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