Tucker Debates Biotech CEO on Baby Customization, Eugenics, and God’s Existence
Key Takeaways
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Nucleus Genomics screens embryos for specific physical traits
“Nucleus Genomics is a genetic testing company that screens embryos for disease and allows parents to choose the traits of their unborn child.”
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Parents can now optimize offspring IQ and personality
“Sadeghi wants to help parents design their own babies, from height to IQ to personality traits.”
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Genetic engineering challenges the traditional definition of humanity
“What happens to humanity when we have the power to tamper with life’s formula?”
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Humanity is now capable of tampering with life's formula
“We screen for disease and allow parents to choose the traits of their unborn child.”
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Genetic selection represents a new era of eugenics
“What happens to humanity when we have the power to tamper with life’s formula?”
Episode Description
Kian Sadeghi, CEO of Nucleus Genomics, wants to help parents design their own babies, from height to IQ to personality traits. What happens to humanity when we have the power to tamper with life’s formula? Kian Sadeghi is the founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics, a genetic testing company that screens embryos for disease and allows parents to choose the traits of their unborn child. He founded Nucleus in 2021. Kian has been named a Thiel Fellow, and Nucleus has raised more than $32 million from investors including Founders Fund, Seven Seven Six, and Samsung Next. Paid partnerships with: Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Get up to 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/TUCKER Defend: Enter code "Tucker" for 20% off your purchase at https://defendcellcam.comTCN: NEW! Tucker Carlson Books presents Russell Brand’s ‘How to Become a Christian in 7 Days.’ Available only on https://tuckercarlsonbooks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices