The video “Artificial Biology: Biotechnology in the Future (2050)” explores the potential implications of combining biology with technology in the field of biotechnology. It discusses advancements such as bioprinting, where living cells can be used to create biological structures layer by layer, with applications ranging from printing organs to creating prosthetic limbs.
The video also touches on cybernetics, living architecture, and genetically engineered materials. It raises concerns about potential negative consequences and ethical issues, including forced obsolescence and biohacking. Furthermore, it delves into various examples of how biotechnology could transform human biology, from creating insect-repelling pheromones to enhancing bone strength and regeneration.
Overall, the video portrays biotechnology as the next phase in human evolution, where nature’s blueprint meets human design.
