What does it mean to be a citizen of biology?

The video explores the idea that civilization is built on energy, information, and knowledge, and discusses how synthetic biology can be a powerful tool for managing atoms on a global scale. It emphasizes the importance of enabling individuals to engage with biology as a means of production, aiming for a future where people are active citizens of biology rather than passive consumers. The speaker reflects on the practical implications of this for future generations, particularly from a parental perspective.

What are the three fundamental components that the speaker believes civilization relies on?

• Politics, economy, and society

• Energy, information, and material resources

• Money, power, and technology

• Culture, language, and tradition

How does the speaker describe biology in the context of synthetic biology?

• As a means to improve agriculture

• As a tool for medical advancements

• As a method to manipulate atoms on a global scale

• As a way to create new species

Why does the speaker believe everyone can access biology?

• Because biology is a universal science

• Because biology is funded by governments

• Because we are all biological beings

• Because biology is taught in schools

What is the speaker's vision for a future society in relation to biology?

• A society that consumes biology passively

• A society that is disconnected from biology

• A society where people are active participants in biology

• A society that ignores biological advancements

From what perspective does the speaker reflect on the future of biology?

• As a historian

• As a parent

• As a scientist

• As a philosopher