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Learning, Curiosity, Corals, and the Future of Humanity Ft. Dr. Raphael Ritson-Williams | Episode #9

February 03, 2021 • Brendan Foster • Season 1 • Episode 9

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Raphael Ritson Williams, an accomplished marine biologist, professor at Santa Clara University, and member of the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Ritson Williams studies corals and the genetic traits that may make them resistant to climate change. We talk about his scientific work as well as the role of corals, gene modification, and curiosity in the future of mankind.