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Severin Carrell
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Scotland editor for the Guardian. A personal account. Likes and reposts ≠ approval or endorsements (with thanks to Dr Seuss)

I once played in the second violins for the Edinburgh primary schools orchestra. Just once
not convinced you’ve tagged the right Severin here. I may be wrong, but…
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Reposted by Severin Carrell
www.wsj.com/tech/biotech...

"For months, a small company in San Francisco has been pursuing a secretive project: the birth of a genetically engineered baby.

Backed by OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and his husband, along with Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong..."
Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway.
Silicon Valley startups are pushing the boundaries of reproductive genetics, hoping to prevent diseases as well as improve chances for a high IQ and other traits.
www.wsj.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Razor wire to slice the heads off tourists on deeply irritating open top tour buses?
November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM