“We're dealing with the operating instructions of a human being. It's a big deal.” It sure is. A Chinese scientist named He Jiankui claims to have “edited” the DNA of embryos so they would not be susceptible to the HIV virus. Two of the babies – twin girls – were just born in early November. This stunning announcement didn’t come in a medical journal, from a university, or even from a hospital. He announced it in a YouTube video. The story has been all over the place, from CNN to Fox News. From The Washington Post to The Wall Street Journal. A controversy erupted immediately.

When Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of thanksgiving in 1863, I’m sure he had no idea that 155 years later we would still set aside the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. I think it’s great. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love being with friends and family. I love eating. I love watching football. I’m definitely not a fan of shopping on Black Friday or even Thanksgiving Day now in some stores. I am a fan of online shopping. I can take advantage of bargains online from the comfort of my own home while enjoying more food and football. (Retail is about to be transformed yet again, which I discuss in the brand new issue Early Stage Investing issue.)