Richer together: genetics and spirituality in public conversation.

Six strategies effectively promote constructive dialogue and mutual understanding between scientific and spiritual communities on CRISPR and genetic technologies.

• Why it matters: Engaging diverse audiences in discussions about genetic technologies is crucial for informed public decision-making and ethical considerations, yet such conversations often face barriers.
• What they did: The study analyzes a genetics and spirituality conference, identifying six key lessons for fostering inclusive and meaningful public engagement across different worldviews.
• The result: These strategies enable more productive conversations, encouraging mutual learning and helping bridge gaps between scientific innovation and spiritual perspectives.