
The Code Breaker
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Narrated by:
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Kathe Mazur
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Walter Isaacson - introduction and epilogue
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By:
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Walter Isaacson
About this listen
In 2012, Nobel Prize winning scientist Jennifer Doudna hit upon an invention that will transform the future of the human race: an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA.
Known as CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. It has already been deployed to cure deadly diseases, fight the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, and make inheritable changes in the genes of babies.
But what does that mean for humanity? Should we be hacking our own DNA to make us less susceptible to disease? Should we democratise the technology that would allow parents to enhance their kids?
After discovering this CRISPR, Doudna is now wrestling these even bigger issues.
THE CODE BREAKERS is an examination of how life as we know it is about to change – and a brilliant portrayal of the woman leading the way.©2021 Walter Isaacson. All rights reserved (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Brilliant story telling!
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Heavy at points but incredibly interesting
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Doudna, the CRISPR breaker…
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Wow
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Amazing
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Enlightening
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This is a book about humanity.
WOW
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Solid overview of gene engineering advances
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However, listening to the robotic voice of the narator was a pain. Walter's narration at the end was a breath of fresh air.
Wealth of insight, but narrator left to be desired
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Exquisitely written, magnificently read and most importantly eye-opening.
Like building an understanding of computers in 1990.
Must-read!
Amazing!
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