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S123E5 the alien spaceship
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This is the Season 123 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Quick recap
In this episode of the Alien Spaceship, Trevor and Emmy discussed the possibility and ethics of de-extincting species like woolly mammoths, dinosaurs, and dodos, with Trevor mentioning ongoing projects by Colossal Biosciences. They debated whether bringing back extinct animals could help restore damaged ecosystems, with Emmy expressing cautious support. The conversation then turned to human cloning, where they explored the scientific process, ethical concerns, and the potential for organ harvesting, with both agreeing that using clones as spare parts would be unethical. Trevor and Emmy also discussed the success of Homo sapiens as a species, comparing it to Homo erectus, and touched on technological advancements like driverless cars, including the risks and fatalities associated with their testing. The episode concluded with reflections on human ingenuity and the complexities of modern progress.
De-Extinction of Prehistoric Animals
Trevor and Emmy discussed the possibility and ethics of de-extincting animals from the past, focusing on species like woolly mammoths and dinosaurs. They explored scientific advancements, including a project by Colossal Biosciences aiming to bring back a woolly mammoth by 2028 using DNA from permafrost. Emmy expressed support for the idea, arguing it could benefit the ecosystem, while Trevor provided context on the scientific challenges and potential implications.
Ethical Implications of Human Cloning
Trevor and Emmy discussed the ethical implications of human cloning, with Emmy expressing support for cloning humans for medical purposes like organ donation. However, when Trevor suggested using clones as "spare parts," Emmy strongly opposed this idea, comparing it to treating humans like car parts and arguing it would degrade the human race and create ethical problems. Emmy referenced Dolly the sheep as evidence of cloning technology and expressed concern about where such technology might lead.
Organ Trading Ethics
Emmy and Trevor discussed the ethics of organ trading, with Emmy expressing strong opposition to permitting the sale of human organs. Emmy argued that allowing organ sales would devalue some lives compared to others and could lead to abuse by rogue traders, potentially prioritizing the highest bidder over those most in need.
Human Cloning and Technology
Trevor and Emmy discussed human cloning, with Trevor explaining that it is internationally outlawed and describing the scientific process of somatic cell nuclear transfer. They explored the success of the human species, with Emmy arguing that humans have been successful in extending longevity and improving quality of life. The conversation concluded with a discussion about driverless cars, where Emmy expressed reluctance about giving up manual driving despite being interested in the technology, and Trevor shared information about a fatal accident involving a Tesla with an engaged driver.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Quick recap
In this episode of the Alien Spaceship, Trevor and Emmy discussed the possibility and ethics of de-extincting species like woolly mammoths, dinosaurs, and dodos, with Trevor mentioning ongoing projects by Colossal Biosciences. They debated whether bringing back extinct animals could help restore damaged ecosystems, with Emmy expressing cautious support. The conversation then turned to human cloning, where they explored the scientific process, ethical concerns, and the potential for organ harvesting, with both agreeing that using clones as spare parts would be unethical. Trevor and Emmy also discussed the success of Homo sapiens as a species, comparing it to Homo erectus, and touched on technological advancements like driverless cars, including the risks and fatalities associated with their testing. The episode concluded with reflections on human ingenuity and the complexities of modern progress.
De-Extinction of Prehistoric Animals
Trevor and Emmy discussed the possibility and ethics of de-extincting animals from the past, focusing on species like woolly mammoths and dinosaurs. They explored scientific advancements, including a project by Colossal Biosciences aiming to bring back a woolly mammoth by 2028 using DNA from permafrost. Emmy expressed support for the idea, arguing it could benefit the ecosystem, while Trevor provided context on the scientific challenges and potential implications.
Ethical Implications of Human Cloning
Trevor and Emmy discussed the ethical implications of human cloning, with Emmy expressing support for cloning humans for medical purposes like organ donation. However, when Trevor suggested using clones as "spare parts," Emmy strongly opposed this idea, comparing it to treating humans like car parts and arguing it would degrade the human race and create ethical problems. Emmy referenced Dolly the sheep as evidence of cloning technology and expressed concern about where such technology might lead.
Organ Trading Ethics
Emmy and Trevor discussed the ethics of organ trading, with Emmy expressing strong opposition to permitting the sale of human organs. Emmy argued that allowing organ sales would devalue some lives compared to others and could lead to abuse by rogue traders, potentially prioritizing the highest bidder over those most in need.
Human Cloning and Technology
Trevor and Emmy discussed human cloning, with Trevor explaining that it is internationally outlawed and describing the scientific process of somatic cell nuclear transfer. They explored the success of the human species, with Emmy arguing that humans have been successful in extending longevity and improving quality of life. The conversation concluded with a discussion about driverless cars, where Emmy expressed reluctance about giving up manual driving despite being interested in the technology, and Trevor shared information about a fatal accident involving a Tesla with an engaged driver.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear