Rob Reid
Author & Entrepreneur | Speculative Fiction
Most recently at TED2019 in 2019.
About
Rob Reid is an author and entrepreneur who writes speculative fiction for Random House. He blends imaginative storytelling with cutting-edge insights, exploring the intersections of technology, science, and society.
Reid's works challenge readers to consider how emerging innovations could reshape the human experience. His keynotes offer audiences thought-provoking perspectives on the future, sparking discussions on the ethical and social implications of technological change.
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How synthetic biology could wipe out humanity -- and how we can stop it
The world-changing promise of synthetic biology and gene editing has a dark side. In this far-seeing talk, author and entrepreneur Rob Reid reviews the risks of a world where more and more people have access to the tools and tech needed to create a doomsday bug that could wipe out humanity -- and suggests that it's time to take this danger seriously.
2 talks, all in 2019
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2 events · 2012 to 2019 · 2 countries
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