My recently published science fiction thriller, Memory Leak, has to do with genetically engineering the populace to look symmetrical from birth. As they age, they receive treatments to fix any problems arising from mutation, etc. I wanted to see where everyone stands on manipulating the genetic code to reap certain results.
Below is a list of possible directions genetic engineering may take in the future. If you'd like, respond to one or more with your view of the morality of the question.
1. Is it morally acceptable to screen out genetic defects or diseases?
2. Is it morally acceptable to choose the physical characteristics of your baby (i.e. designer babies).
3. Is it morally acceptable to create an exact genetic copy of the 'father' or 'mother.'
4. Would the creation of designer babies create a subclass of human, and if so, would designer babies be looked down upon, or heralded as superior beings?
These are just some of the questions that are brought up in my book, Memory Leak. I hope you enjoy responding and take a look at my book at bn.com or amazon.com
Below is a list of possible directions genetic engineering may take in the future. If you'd like, respond to one or more with your view of the morality of the question.
1. Is it morally acceptable to screen out genetic defects or diseases?
2. Is it morally acceptable to choose the physical characteristics of your baby (i.e. designer babies).
3. Is it morally acceptable to create an exact genetic copy of the 'father' or 'mother.'
4. Would the creation of designer babies create a subclass of human, and if so, would designer babies be looked down upon, or heralded as superior beings?
These are just some of the questions that are brought up in my book, Memory Leak. I hope you enjoy responding and take a look at my book at bn.com or amazon.com
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