Episode 19: Is China Creating Super Soldiers?

<p>Is science fiction finally becoming fact? Science has brought us to the threshold of understanding the very roots of our beings. With wild advancements in genetic and robotic engineering, what will humankind achieve? Will we be able to change our traits or will militaries push to create super soldiers? What ethical concerns come with the modifying of human beings? Join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the world of genetic engineering and discussing if China is creating super soldiers!</p> <p>This week's booze of choice: Coffee + Pumpkin Spice Kahlua (yes, we know it's December) + Aldi's Irish Cream</p> <p>Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused</p> <p>Sources: </p> <ul><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersoldier'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersoldier</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.businessinsider.com/8-technologies-the-pentagon-pursuing-create-super-soldiers-2017-7#8-gecko-like-climbing-gloves-and-shoes-8'>https://www.businessinsider.com/8-technologies-the-pentagon-pursuing-create-super-soldiers-2017-7#8-gecko-like-climbing-gloves-and-shoes-8</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/06/08/russias-new-genetic-military-passports-will-sort-the-fighters-from-the-thinkers/?sh=7e0a7f9f2a6e'>https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/06/08/russias-new-genetic-military-passports-will-sort-the-fighters-from-the-thinkers/?sh=7e0a7f9f2a6e</a></li> <li><a href='https://abcnews.go.com/International/isis-linked-stimulant-captagon-dangerous-previously-thought-scientists/story?id=49269992'>https://abcnews.go.com/International/isis-linked-stimulant-captagon-dangerous-previously-thought-scientists/story?id=49269992</a></li> <li><a href='https://interestingengineering.com/china-is-creating-biologically-enhanced-super-soldiers-says-us-spy-chief'>https://interestingengineering.com/china-is-creating-biologically-enhanced-super-soldiers-says-us-spy-chief</a></li> </ul>