Biotech entrepreneur Ben Lamm sent shockwaves through The Joe Rogan Experience (Episode #2301) with a chilling warning: the era of genetically modified humans is already here—and China is leading the charge. The conversation revolved around gene editing, particularly CRISPR technology, and its potential to reshape humanity in ways that border on science fiction. But this isn’t just speculation; Lamm pointed to the infamous 2018 case of Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who “created genetically modified children” by editing embryos to resist HIV. The global backlash was swift, and He was imprisoned—but the Pandora’s Box of human genetic engineering had already been opened.
Now, Lamm warns, the stakes are even higher. There are disturbing rumors that those same embryos may have been altered for enhanced intelligence—a claim that, while unconfirmed, exposes the terrifying ambitions of unchecked scientific experimentation. “They are openly saying we are sequencing as much as we can of the world population looking for genes for intelligence,” Lamm told Rogan. “That’s not a hidden thing.”
Lamm pointed to China’s Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) as a key player in this genetic gold rush. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BGI allegedly offered free testing worldwide—not out of altruism, but to “harvest DNA at scale.” As Lamm put it: “They’re like, ‘We’ll do all the COVID testing for you free. Just send us your data.’” A 2021 Reuters investigation confirmed these fears, revealing that BGI’s prenatal tests—used by millions of women—were secretly funneling genetic data to the Chinese military.
This isn’t just about medical research; it’s about control. If one nation begins engineering super-intelligent, disease-resistant humans, others will be forced to follow—or risk falling behind in what could become the ultimate arms race. But unlike nuclear weapons, genetic modifications are irreversible. Once edited, these changes could be passed down for generations, permanently altering the human species.
Biotech entrepreneur Ben Lamm painted a bone-chilling picture of where humanity could be headed on episode #2301 of The Joe Rogan Experience.
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The idea of scientists rewriting the human genome raises profound moral questions. Who decides what traits are “improvements”? What happens when only the wealthy can afford genetic enhancements, creating a new class of biologically superior elites? And most terrifyingly—what if we make a mistake? CRISPR is still an imprecise tool; unintended mutations could lead to catastrophic health consequences.
As Lamm’s warning makes clear, humanity is standing at a crossroads. Will we allow unchecked experimentation in the name of progress, or will we recognize the dangers of playing God with human life? Once this genetic arms race begins, there’s no going back.