History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas Cloning Humans?
Jan 9, 2025
A lively exploration into the fascinating world of cloning starts the conversation. The hosts reveal shocking evidence suggesting human cloning may have occurred. Listeners will be intrigued to learn about a nation's secret experiments aimed at creating super soldiers. The bizarre beliefs of the Raëlians, who see cloning as a path to immortality, add a layer of absurdity. With humor and playful banter, the episode tackles the ethics of cloning, cultural impacts, and the surreal possibilities of gene editing in contemporary society.
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Early Cloning
- Yannis Pappas explains the history of cloning, starting in the 1880s.
- Early cloning involved splitting cells with baby hair and inserting them into embryos.
Chinese Super Soldiers
- China is reportedly conducting human testing to enhance soldiers' biological capabilities.
- This raises ethical concerns about their pursuit of power.
LeBron James Conspiracy
- Yannis Pappas questions if LeBron James' athleticism is natural or a product of gene editing.
- He jokes that James might have been created in a Wuhan lab.