“CRISPR-enabled 'gene drives' enable us to make changes to the germ-line of organisms permanent such that changes spread through the entire wild population, including making species extinct on demand. Unlike nuclear weapons such technologies are not complex, expensive, and able to be kept secret for a long time.”

British political strategist

Dominic Cummings is a British political strategist. He served as chief adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson from 24 July 2019 until his resignation on 13 November 2020. He is known for his role at the center of British government during Johnson’s premiership, where he helped shape political strategy and decision-making. His public profile is closely tied to that period and to his influence behind the scenes in Conservative politics.