Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host, Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with Skeptical

Sunday co-host Michael Regilio. On the Jordan Harbinger show, we decode the stories, secrets,

and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turn their wisdom into practical advice

that you can use to impact your own life and those around you. Our mission is to help you become a better informed, more critical thinker.

And during the week, we have long-form conversations with a variety of amazing folks,

from spies to CEOs, athletes, authors, thinkers, and performers.

On Sundays, though, we do skeptical Sunday.

We're a rotating guest co-host and I break down a topic you may have never thought about

and debunk common

misconceptions about that topic. Topics such as fast fashion, weddings, the death industry, homeopathy,

hypnosis, diet pills, and more. And if you're new to the show or you want to tell your

friends about the show, I suggest our episode starter packs. These are collections of our

favorite episodes on persuasion, negotiation, disinformation,

psychology, cyber warfare, crime and cults, and more. That'll help new listeners get a taste of

everything we do here on the show or almost everything. Just visit jordanharbinger.com

slash start or search for us in your Spotify app to get started. Today, DNA and genes are

everywhere, both figuratively and literally get your mind out of the gutter, folks.

Not only are they the building blocks of every living thing, but they also hold the secrets to our ancestry,

unlock the mysteries of unsolved crimes, and help doctors predict and treat potential health conditions.

Even Moripovich famously used DNA to determine if somebody is or is not the father.

But as technology advances, we're now capable of manipulating DNA, raising profound questions about what it means to be human.

Are we on the brink of a beautiful new age or stepping into a dystopian sci-fi nightmare?

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