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Robert Evans

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Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

He's a big believer in neurodiversity, according to what he says. But also the science and the people he's working with are...

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

actively working to end neurodiversity yeah like that's the result of this right like we all know that's where these people would go is that not a problem it's a real um hit like it's like hitler being like well my mom was jewish so that's why i mean yeah that's why i'm doing this that would

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

actively working to end neurodiversity yeah like that's the result of this right like we all know that's where these people would go is that not a problem it's a real um hit like it's like hitler being like well my mom was jewish so that's why i mean yeah that's why i'm doing this that would

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

actively working to end neurodiversity yeah like that's the result of this right like we all know that's where these people would go is that not a problem it's a real um hit like it's like hitler being like well my mom was jewish so that's why i mean yeah that's why i'm doing this that would

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

BGI's second rule is that the company can't detect cancer later than hospitals do, which I guess is fine as an ambition, right? You want your company who does these screenings to be faster than the current technology? Okay, give you a pass on that one. The third rule for BGI employees is almost as fucked up as the first, and I'm going to quote from Sixth Tone again.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

BGI's second rule is that the company can't detect cancer later than hospitals do, which I guess is fine as an ambition, right? You want your company who does these screenings to be faster than the current technology? Okay, give you a pass on that one. The third rule for BGI employees is almost as fucked up as the first, and I'm going to quote from Sixth Tone again.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

BGI's second rule is that the company can't detect cancer later than hospitals do, which I guess is fine as an ambition, right? You want your company who does these screenings to be faster than the current technology? Okay, give you a pass on that one. The third rule for BGI employees is almost as fucked up as the first, and I'm going to quote from Sixth Tone again.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

Employees are forbidden from having heart bypass surgery. Instead, they are expected to rely on gene tech and clean living to prevent cardiovascular disease. To promote fitness and healthy eating, Wang said, BGI tracks the dining habits of employees at its cafeteria and has put its elevators out of service. Now, Wang describes this policy as a bit mean.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

Employees are forbidden from having heart bypass surgery. Instead, they are expected to rely on gene tech and clean living to prevent cardiovascular disease. To promote fitness and healthy eating, Wang said, BGI tracks the dining habits of employees at its cafeteria and has put its elevators out of service. Now, Wang describes this policy as a bit mean.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

Employees are forbidden from having heart bypass surgery. Instead, they are expected to rely on gene tech and clean living to prevent cardiovascular disease. To promote fitness and healthy eating, Wang said, BGI tracks the dining habits of employees at its cafeteria and has put its elevators out of service. Now, Wang describes this policy as a bit mean.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

He's also opposed women from the Chinese mainland getting HPV vaccines in Hong Kong, not because he's anti-vax, but because he thinks that genetic testing is a better value for the money, which is like, that's just none of your fucking business, man.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

He's also opposed women from the Chinese mainland getting HPV vaccines in Hong Kong, not because he's anti-vax, but because he thinks that genetic testing is a better value for the money, which is like, that's just none of your fucking business, man.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

He's also opposed women from the Chinese mainland getting HPV vaccines in Hong Kong, not because he's anti-vax, but because he thinks that genetic testing is a better value for the money, which is like, that's just none of your fucking business, man.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

What if they get vaccinated and get you? Anyway, this company is fucked up. And the fact that Dr. Church is involved with this guy and his company to such an extent that this BGI named a center after George Church says more than every vague claim he makes about ethics and genetic equality about what I think his actual ethics are.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

What if they get vaccinated and get you? Anyway, this company is fucked up. And the fact that Dr. Church is involved with this guy and his company to such an extent that this BGI named a center after George Church says more than every vague claim he makes about ethics and genetic equality about what I think his actual ethics are.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

What if they get vaccinated and get you? Anyway, this company is fucked up. And the fact that Dr. Church is involved with this guy and his company to such an extent that this BGI named a center after George Church says more than every vague claim he makes about ethics and genetic equality about what I think his actual ethics are.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

And the more you read about him, the more it becomes clear that there are two very different George churches. There's the one who legitimately contributed to some huge scientific breakthroughs and who runs a Harvard lab that does work on some really cool projects.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

And the more you read about him, the more it becomes clear that there are two very different George churches. There's the one who legitimately contributed to some huge scientific breakthroughs and who runs a Harvard lab that does work on some really cool projects.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

And the more you read about him, the more it becomes clear that there are two very different George churches. There's the one who legitimately contributed to some huge scientific breakthroughs and who runs a Harvard lab that does work on some really cool projects.

Behind the Bastards
Part Two: Dire Wolves, Dr. George Church & The De-Extinction Grift

One of the companies he's affiliated with is working to like clone pigs with organs that can like be transplanted more easily into human beings. I think that's a really good idea, right? Not that there's no ethical concerns there, but like probably worth it in my opinion. Some people will feel differently, but like... Not enough organs out there right now for everybody who needs them.