Today humankind is witnessing a revolution,a revolution in science that will radically transform all our lives.
Today humankind is witnessing a revolution,
a revolution in science that will radically transform all our lives.
I believe that we are making the historic transition
from the age of scientific discovery
to the age of scientific mastery.
An age in which we'll be able to determine the destiny of life itself.
In the last century, we unlocked the basic code of life.
Now, we are beginning to master it with an unprecedented power.
This is the bio-molecular revolution.
It promises the almost godlike ability to manipulate life at the most fundamental level.
It will enable us to grow human organs in laboratories...
Change our genetic heritage...
Enhance our abilities...
Even shape the evolution of mankind.
We are making the transition from being passive observers to the dance of nature
to being active choreographers of nature.
We are entering an era of unparalleled possibilities
which raises profound questions about who we are and how we will live.
In this programme, I will show you how we hold the future of humanity in our hands.
I'm on my way to a doctor's appointment.
But the doctor won't be checking my medical history.
He's about to diagnose my medical future.