"We are alphabetic beings all the way down. Genetics is code."

Jason Silva is a media artist, futurist, philosopher, keynote speaker and TV personality. He is the creator of Shots of Awe, a short film series of "trailers for the mind" that serve as philosophical espresso shots exploring innovation, technology creativity, futurism and the metaphysics of the imagination.

He is also the Emmy-nominated host of National Geographic Channel's hit TV series Brain Games, airing in over 100 countries. 

Courtesy of Jason Silva / Shots of Awe / Seeker network