Moonshot Radio [S1:E7] - Amy Karle: Living Art, Regeneration and the Human Body

What does it mean to be human when our bodies can be redesigned, regenerated, and reprogrammed?In Episode 7 of Moonshot Radio, Linda Du is joined by Amy Karle, a pioneering bioartist and futurist working at the intersection of biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and the human body.Born with a life-threatening cranial defect, Amy’s personal history deeply informs her practice. Through living artworks that grow, heal, and evolve, she challenges us to rethink identity, imperfection, and the role of technology in shaping our future.In this conversation, we explore:The body as an interface between biology and technologyRegeneration, stem cells, and bioengineered organsArt as a tool for asking ethical and philosophical questions science alone can’tLongevity, legacy, and what we leave behind — on Earth and beyondHow biotechnology may reshape evolution and our sense of selfThis episode is a meditation on healing, embodiment, and the future of the human form, where art doesn’t just represent life, but actively participates in it.