Paul Root Walpe Summary

Paul Root Wolpe leads a ted talk about bioengineering and where it has lead society through the years. He discusses all the ways the culture has been able to manipulate and create new organisms. However, many of his facts and each topic is briefly touched upon. Paul Root Wolpe conveys the message that humans have taken control and advanced evolution, yet the evidence used to support the main claim is not the most reliable and he makes counter statements that challenge the main claim. While stating facts, Paul Root Wolpe grants no knowledge of where this information is coming from. He never even gives a background on him himself. As a part of the audience, it is hard to view Wolpe as a trustworthy presenter. Many of the times he will address a topic and move on seconds later. His evidence is left unsupported and without a purpose. Scientists are unnamed and not …show more content…
Thus meaning that society has taken a step forward and advanced. Yet when he discusses all the examples of the engineered animals, he never states how the creation has contributed to society. For example, the luminescent fish are available to be bought at a pet store although several states have already banned them. When changing a species DNA or characteristics, it could also put them at risk for danger. Some animals use their coloring to hide from predators and survive. Therefore changing and manipulation a creature can be unethical, advancing society no further. Another example is the cama, a camel and a llama. Wolpe briefly touches on the topic by introducing it, then stating the animal is being used in some cultures. This statement does not support his claim because it does not give any evidence as to how or why this contribution has advanced evolution. Many scientists seem to be manipulating and bioengineering animals just to see what may happen in their lab and not for a significant