For many people, science represents explanation — it is the key to the riddle of our natural world. Many scientists work to solve the complications of our world or at least provide an array of tested and recommended solutions.
During an early July afternoon, the sun leaked through the windows in Wood's kitchen as he reached for a glass carton of milk in his fridge. Moving swiftly around his kitchen like an aerodynamic barista, glasses resting on the wise part of his nose, Wood described the mission of his company, LightBio.
"Unlike virtually every other biotech company you have ever heard of, our company is using biotechnology just to bring enjoyment," he said.
Wood's seemingly supernatural product is founded on the proposition of bringing delight and wonder to its customers. While it might not be fighting on the front lines of today's explicit scientific qualms such as the ever-looming climate dread, Wood is not as far from being a problem-solving scientist as he initially seems.
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