About this episode
Noor Siddiqui discusses the implications of genome screening and the evolving perspectives on medical procedures.
Noor Siddiqui is the founder of Orchid, which offers whole genome screening for over 1,000 genetic diseases. We cover the transition from biological chance to choice, American public support for embryo screening, the historical stigma against routine procedures like heart transplants, and the new political divide of Primitivism versus Futurism. If you're interested in these ideas, you might be interested in Network School. Apply online at https://ns.com .
People in this episode
Guest: Noor Siddiqui
Topics covered
- genome screening
- genetic diseases
- embryo screening
- Primitivism
- Futurism
- medical ethics
Keywords
- genome screening
- genetic diseases
- embryo screening
- Primitivism
- Futurism
- medical ethics
- heart transplants
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Orchid, Network School
Places: America
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