Dr. Grody is a Professor in the Departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics, and Human Genetics at the UCLA School of Medicine, as well as the director and founder of its Diagnostic Molecular Pathology Laboratories. He is an international expert in genomics, yet maintains an interest in cosmology, astrophysics, and even futurism. In this conversation, we discuss what is genomics, the plausibility of predictive healthcare using genetic technology, the science and bioethics of embryonic screening and IVF, the promises and perils of genetic engineering, the future of humanity, why we— the students of today— are the most important generation for the survival of our civilization, the existence of extraterrestrial societies, the wonders of the scientific method, and the beauty of wide-ranging curiosity. In this episode, you will peer into the mind of one of UCLA’s top doctors and geneticists, and discover a conversation that you’d be hard-pressed find anywhere else. 

Most of us live our lives as if we will one day arrive to some final state where we can be happy. But the present moment is all that exists. If we truly want to find happiness in this life-- and that is all anyone ever wants-- we must discover the tools and the perspective necessary to find peace in the ever-fleeting now.

Humanity is currently undergoing the most treacherous phase of its development. As our technology approaches that of a Type 1 civilization, the risk of annihilating ourselves becomes immense. We will reach Type 1 status within the next century, which means that this generation-- generation Z-- and the next generation are the most important generations for the future of mankind. 

In this short essay, I argue that, given their click bait, ad-centered business models, American news companies are heavily swayed by socioeconomic and political forces. I propose that these companies be insulated from the forces of economy and of public opinion in order to remove them from the thrall of incentivized subjectivity. Questions for you: Are our news sources, as Americans, serving us? Do the economic incentives of clicks and viewer counts represent a conflict of interest? What are the consequences of American masses being informed by subjective sources? Comment your thoughts.

If civilization is to overcome climate change for good, not just temporarily, a global shift in perspective must be had. Solving the problem with just technological innovation won't hold in the long run. You're putting a band aid on leaky tank when you should really be using flex seal. Raised human consciousness/awareness = flex seal in my analogy. Flex seal that bihh!!  :)