Growing Energy ? Juan Enriquez, TED Video Nov 2007

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Juan Enriquez, in his 2007 TED Talk, emphasizes the transformative impact of genomics and life sciences on various sectors, including business and technology. He defines a cell as hardware and genes as software, asserting that "life" operates as interchangeable code. The discussion references Hamilton Smith, who won the Nobel Prize in 1978 for his discovery of type II restriction enzymes, highlighting the significance of biology as a source of energy. This topic is particularly relevant for young students and engineers considering their career paths.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of genomics and its implications in various fields
  • Familiarity with the concept of cells as biological hardware
  • Knowledge of genetic engineering and restriction enzymes
  • Awareness of the intersection between biology and energy production
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the applications of type II restriction enzymes in genetic engineering
  • Explore the role of genomics in sustainable energy solutions
  • Investigate the concept of biological hardware and software in biotechnology
  • Learn about the future trends in life sciences and their societal impacts
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This discussion is beneficial for futurists, students in life sciences, engineers exploring biotechnology, and professionals interested in the intersection of biology and energy innovation.

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Futurist: Juan Enriquez:
who, quoting his TED http://www.ted.com/speakers/juan_enriquez.html" :

"thinks and writes about the profound changes that genomics and other life sciences will cause in business, technology, politics and society."

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http://www.ted.com/talks/juan_enriquez_wants_to_grow_energy.html"
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Highlights:

12:15 defines cell as hardware, genes as software, "life" as code is interchangeable
13:00 Hamilton Smith: Nobel Prize: 1978 for discovering type II restriction enzymes
14:00 biology as energy

Before posting I did a search and this topic appears to be virgin, with the exception of two references to Hamilton Smith from other posts.

This presentation may give young students/young engineers something to think about when making career choices...

Enjoy: Rhody...
 
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