Synopsis

On Sunday, December 8th, *Tegenlicht* presents a conversation with Lee Silver. This American geneticist posits that the biotechnological revolution, which began over twenty years ago, will have profound consequences for the human species. Silver argues that the future may hold the possibility of introducing artificial DNA into humans. This could eradicate genetic diseases and potentially enhance certain traits, such as intelligence. Ultimately, according to Silver, this will lead to a division w