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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book Review An Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review Longlisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Longlisted for Goodreads Choice Award Every...

This podcast, "WHAT IS THIS" invites you to join our lighthearted yet intellectually stimulating conversations as we explore the enigma of existence. What does it mean to be alive and conscious? Each episode features engaging discussions that grapple with this fundamental question, drawing on the perspectives of thinkers, artists, and everyday people throughout history. We'll explore different theories and beliefs, from ancient philosophies to modern scientific discoveries, always with a sense of wonder and a touch of humor. Join us as we unravel the tapestry of consciousness and try to answer...

What is life? Humans have been asking this question for thousands of years. But as technology has advanced and our understanding of biology has deepened, the answer has evolved. For decades, scientists have been exploring the limits of nature by modifying and manipulating DNA, cells, and whole organisms to create new ones that could never have previously existed on their own.