Colossal Biosciences & the Return of Lost Species: Dire Wolfs, Wolly Mammoth, & MORE! | #82 Ben Lamm

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New Episode drops Thursdays @ 11am ET. No commercials/ads. To support the channel, Please Subscribe, Comment, Like, Share and turn the bell 🔔 ON for new episode notifications🙏🏼💜🙏🏼 In this episode, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm breaks down how his team is using synthetic biology to revive extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, dire wolf, and dodo—and why de-extinction is ultimately about saving today’s endangered species. Ben shares how mentorship from George Church launched this mission, how AI is transforming conservation, why ecosystem restoration matters as much as the lab work, and how these technologies could shape life on Earth—and beyond—for generations to come. A fast-paced look into the future of species revival, biodiversity, and the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and the natural world. Follow Matt Beall Limitless: https://x.com/MattbLimitless https://x.com/MBeallX https://www.tiktok.com/@mblimitless https://www.instagram.com/mattbealllimitless/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Matt-Beall-Limitless/61556879741320/ Check out our Shorts & Clips Clip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallClips Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallShorts Listen Everywhere: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PEaXTfAy8NkLjmukUJfXZ?si=b5fa7ee1b1d54736 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-beall-limitless/id1712917413 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6727221 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MattBeallLimitless Check out Ben Lamm & Colossal: https://www.youtube.com/@Colossal https://colossal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/colossal https://x.com/colossal https://www.facebook.com/itiscolossal Timeline: 00:00:00 – Introductions 00:01:41 - Where did this vision come from? 00:05:06 - Companies Before Colossal? 00:07:56 - What is a Wolly Mouse? 00:12:32 - Ethical Component? 00:19:31 - Big Goals for Colossal 00:22:25 - Conservation 00:38:15 - The Earth in a 1,000 Years 00:40:46 - Predator Free Environment 00:49:59 - Bringing Back Ancient Humans 01:02:52 – Di