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The discussion shifts to the future of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on gene editing and CRISPR technology. The hosts argue that services like 23andMe have "normalized" the idea of genetic tracking. They recall past industry discussions about developing vaccines for non-infectious issues, such as cocaine addiction or smoking, as a way to sell medical products to healthy people.
CRISPR technology is identified as a significant global threat due to its ability to modify DNA with relatively accessible tools. The segment notes that bioengineering can now be performed on home computers using open-source code. Recent releases of hundreds of thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes are cited as a troubling application of this gene-editing technology.
Pastor Charles Lawson claims that mRNA vaccines represent a form of germline gene editing, meaning genetic alterations could be passed down to future generations. This technology is described as a departure from traditional vaccines that use antigens and adjuvants. The potential for permanent splicing of the human genetic code is framed as the ultimate medical experiment.
