South Africa Allows Human Genome Editing, Notre Dame's Bells Ring Again, and The Law of the Magic Third

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In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore South Africa's groundbreaking decision to become the first country to explicitly permit heritable human genome editing. This controversial move has sparked intense debate within the global scientific community, as it contrasts sharply with the prohibitive policies of over 70 nations. We examine the implications of these new guidelines, which focus on preventing genetic disorders and enhancing disease resistance.
We then turn to Paris, where Notre Dame Cathedral marks a significant milestone in its restoration journey. The cathedral's historic bells rang out together for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire, alongside three new additions including a bell from the 2024 Olympics. This emotional moment comes just weeks before the cathedral's scheduled December reopening, representing the culmination of an 800-million-dollar restoration project funded by 340,000 donors worldwide.
Finally, we delve into the fascinating Law of the Magic Third, exploring how reaching approximately one-third representation in any group can trigger significant social change. From corporate boardrooms to social movements, this principle has shown remarkable influence in transforming group dynamics and decision-making processes, offering insights into how meaningful change can occur without requiring an absolute majority.
From Perplexity's Discover Feed:
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/south-africa-allows-human-geno-oPwtLkKYRPaH3OVtooFj6w
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/notre-dame-s-bells-ring-again-MHC3flBXTO2n_lGe7kgH6w
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/the-law-of-the-magic-third-IBB1uZTSSRqe27sWDLrJSA
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