David Eagleman

We are entering an era where intelligence (either biological or artificial) can be repaired, expanded, and reimagined. From autologous stem cell therapies for neurodegeneration to the neuroscience of creativity and the de-extinction of keystone species, this panel explores how programmable biology is transforming both minds and ecosystems. What happens when we can repair the brain, extend cognition, reverse extinction, and engineer resilience across species? And how do we responsibly navigate a world where biology is no longer fate, but design?