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On Episode 7 of the Deep in the Woods podcast, Damiao Wang and I walk a trail located behind the Rock Garden in Calhoun, GA. This garden included miniaturized versions of castles and other buildings that allow you to walk around and explore.

Damiao is from China and has been living in the United States since early 2020. In China, he worked as an electrical engineer and co-owned a coffee shop and bakery. For our discussion, he has chosen the word "Genes" or "Genetics," which opens the door to a deep exploration of how his family views GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and their influence on their culinary practices. This word invites us to delve into a range of thought-provoking topics, including the ethics of modifying human DNA, the delicate balance observed in nature, Damiao's insightful concept of "Cultural Genetics" and how nations can metaphorically undergo genetic modification or mutation.

Some key quotes from the podcast:

• “The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” by Rabindranath Tagore
• References to John Green's podcast, "The Anthropocene Reviewed" with links below:
• "Capacity for Wonder" Episode: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anthropocene-reviewed/episodes/anthropocene-reviewed-capacity-wonder-and-sunsets
• Sycamore Trees" Episode: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anthropocene-reviewed/episodes/anthropocene-reviewed-air-conditioning-and-sycamore-trees

Thank you again for listening, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you have questions or want to provide feedback!