Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [Part 120]

Stephen Wolfram hosts a live and unscripted Ask Me Anything about the history of science and technology for all ages. Find the playlist of Q&A's here: wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa
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00:00 Start stream
00:58 SW starts talking
1:11 Is there a way to digitize DNA sequences and examine them?
23:37 ​Is a complete family tree of humanity with billions of connections a realistic possibility?
34:15 Is DNA a tree or a semi-lattice?
40:20 How likely is it that genetic engineering can create many mammalian species with superhuman intelligence?
58:27 Can you speak on epigenetics? Has this effectively resolved the nature vs. nurture question by turning it into an invalid question?
1:04:06 Do viruses play an important part in evolution?
1:09:28 How does the brain distinguish signals coming from different senses? What is the difference between the signals coming from the eye vs. the ear? If everything is ultimately an electrical signal, is this not a difference in degree instead of kind?
1:14:27 What are the implications regarding the ability for the brain to acquire another sense that is unlike the five senses we already have?
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[@jameshadaway8621]

thank you Stephen, I enjoy your language videos and how things can appreciate variations, we can work things together, and harmonise higher language.

[@xx8031]

"Thank You Stephen" for your response to the DNA question. I now have a much better understanding.

[@scarter9447]

Hehe good to see your having fun Stephen. I lol'd a couple of times when you get into a rough ligh. :-)