Topic: Newgenics

2 chapters across the catalog

85: Overman
• 1:30:24 - 1:33:09

85: Overman

"Newgenics" and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

The concept of "Newgenics" is introduced, where corporate profit and globalization—rather than national flags—determine fitness. The segment mentions the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), designed to prevent "gene lining" (a genetic version of redlining). However, the hosts note that the law contains numerous loopholes that may still allow for discrimination based on an individual's genetic profile.

84: More or Less
• 3:29:22 - 3:39:50

84: More or Less

Newgenics, Gene-Lining, and the "Gattaca" Future

The episode concludes with the concept of "Newgenics," where corporate activity and "gene-lining" replace racial dogma. The hosts link this to mRNA vaccines, ESG scores, and Elon Musk’s Neuralink. They reference the film "Gattaca" as a roadmap for a future where humans are judged by their genetic "baseline." The show ends with the song "Ordinary People" by John Legend.