Conversations with Tom | Genetic Expert Reveals Genetic Engineering Has Gone Farther Than You Think
Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
09/03/20
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Jamie Hetzl talks about the future of genetic engineering, the moral questions surrounding it, and the kinds of values he hopes we uphold while charting the course of our own evolution. He and Tom also discuss culture wars, science fiction and the potential problems with immortality.
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SHOW NOTES:
Jamie discusses his book Hacking Darwin and how we can now influence evolution [0:26]
Jamie forecasts what we will evolve into a thousand years from now [2:20]
Jamie tells the story of natural evolution [5:29]
Jamie talks about how we will be able to eliminate genetic diseases [9:05]
Real science that’s happening now feels like science fiction [14:01]
At first genetic modifications will seem shocking, but then they’ll become normal [16:58]
Do we really want natural people, or do we want steroids and genetic modifications? [19:56]
Jamie tries to figure out where we should draw the line on genetic modification [23:53]
Jamie discusses the moral difficulties with genetic modification [27:03]
Jamie talks about to what extent we should protect people from themselves [31:30]
Jamie advocates being conservative at first about genetic modification [35:19]
Jamie and Tom discuss potential problems with gene editing [39:28]
Jamie and Tom discuss the reality that we will have to embrace gene editing [44:00]
Jamie discusses why we have to think collectively on a global level [51:20]
Jamie talks about science fiction and changing definitions of “us” and “them” [55:35]
Because the world is so complex rules may not work, but values still will [59:49]
What should a written “constitution” of gene editing look like? [1:05:45]
Jamie describes how genetic editing and selection might look in the future [1:12:01]
Will we tend towards uniformity or diversity? [1:17:36]
Jamie thinks immortality is not achievable in the physical bodies we have [1:22:25]
Humans don’t live forever because there are too many parts [1:25:25]
Tom and Jamie discuss the connections between procreation and mortality [1:29:38]
Should you slow down your metabolism? Should you freeze sperm? [1:35:27]
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On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Rainn Wilson takes on some of the biggest questions we face as a society today--a mental health crisis that is disproportionately harming younger people, climate change, and an epidemic of loneliness that has only gotten worse with the pandemic. He discusses how therapy helped him deal with severe anxiety, talks about why service to others is so important, and advocates looking at the data on big issues like global warming.
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SHOW NOTES:
Rainn discusses mental health, especially its increase among young people [0:51]
Rainn shares his battle with anxiety, and says it never happened when on stage [6:15]
Rainn talks about the gestalt therapy he has used to deal with anxiety [10:25]
We are most satisfied when we serve others, as that creates human flourishing [15:37]
Rainn advocates compassion for others, and making yourself a better person [21:39]
Gratitude is the number one tool of people of faith [28:08]
All teenagers want to do is be with other teenagers, and right now they can’t [32:47]
Rainn explains how he got involved in climate change [34:09]
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#187 Former Monk Reveals How Mindset Matters | Jay Shetty on Impact Theory
September 8, 2020
•65m
In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jay Shetty answers these questions and many more as he takes us on a journey of discovering one’s own passion, strengths, and purpose. He shares his story of becoming a monk, the lessons he learned on dharma and zen, his equation for discovering purpose with passion, how to recognize and develop your true strengths, and how leaning into service leads to a life of peace and gratitude.
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SHOW NOTES:
Jay answers the question, “How close to encapsulating the notion of thinking like a monk can one get?” [1:04]
Jay defines the meaning of dharma and discusses his equation for discovering purpose with passion [2:24]
Passion through compassion; Jay discusses how pain can drive our passions [5:00]
Jay discusses job crafting and the notion, “It’s not part of my job, it’s how I see my job.” [7:59]
Seeking beauty; how to escape the “woe is me” mentality [10:25]
Jay shares how to recognize and develop your strengths; overcoming the ‘monkey mind’ [13:32]
Hard skills and soft skills; Jay discusses the difference and how to approach each one [18:15]
Peace and purpose; Jay discusses what it’s all for [19:28]
Connecting purpose and meaning to strength; Jay shares how monks tap into service [23:08]
The “Mother of Orphans;” Jay shares the inspiring story of Sindhutai Sapkal [25:50]
No longer a monk; Jay shares his story of seeking council and leaving the ashram [28:09]
Re-contextualizing reciprocity; Jay shares his story of service and giving to others [33:48]
Emptying oneself to seek zen; Jay shares the story of the ‘Overflowing Teacup’ [38:22]
Escaping the victim mentality; Jay discusses the pitfalls of not having a positive mindset [41:20]
Sight, scent, and sound; Jay defines the ‘3 S model’ and its importance [46:46]
Training your mind for presence; Building the ‘search for joy’ into your daily routine [54:35]
The power and practicality within Jay’s book, ‘Think Like a Monk’ [57:21]
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