Razib Khan at Manifest 2026: Genetic Discoveries, AI, and Academia – #114

This episode was recorded live at Manifest 2026. Razib Khan is a prominent writer, population geneticist, and podcaster. He is best known for his extensive deep-dives into human evolutionary history, consumer genomics, culture, and ancient DNA.

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Chapter Markers:

(00:00) - Razib Khan at Manifest 2026: Genetic Discoveries, AI, and Academia

(01:18) - Manifest Q&A Kickoff

(02:43) - Yamnaya: Ancient DNA Mysteries

(15:01) - Yamnaya: Y Chromosome Conquests

(22:10) - Embryo Screening and AI

(42:15) - Conformity and Tenure

(46:34) - Academia: Reforms

(53:55) - Academia: Ideological Capture and Funding