Our Viral Future: Video of My Recent Talk

Explore the future of viruses with insights on deadly new outbreaks and technology advancements. Discover Carl Zimmer's insights.

ByCarl Zimmer

I recently gave a talk in San Francisco about the future of viruses, based in part on my book, A Planet of Viruses. I talk about how deadly new outbreaks may emerge, how we may harness viruses for technology and medicine, and just how many viruses there are out there (hint: 10000000000000000000000000000000).

Author Carl Zimmer: Our Viral Future from Singularity Institute on FORA.tv

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