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re: What are your thoughts on human genetic engineering?
Posted on 4/14/14 at 5:41 pm to NATidefan
Posted on 4/14/14 at 5:41 pm to NATidefan
I have mixed feelings. On one hand, genetic engineering could unleash problems which are far more serious than the problems genetic engineering fixes. On the other hand, why would it be any different than any other beneficial medical treatment. For example, cancer therapies are acceptable in fighting cancer, why not prevent it as much as possible in the first place?
I dunno.
I dunno.
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Posted on 4/14/14 at 5:45 pm to beejon
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For example, cancer therapies are acceptable in fighting cancer, why not prevent it as much as possible in the first place?
Because civilization depends on a certain level of death to sustain itself. If suddenly you significantly drop the rate at which people die from cancer (tens of millions of deaths annually) then suddenly the population begins to climb even more rapidly than it is now.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 5:47 pm to beejon
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I have mixed feelings. On one hand, genetic engineering could unleash problems which are far more serious than the problems genetic engineering fixes.
That's what I've wondered, particularly with the food supply. If something goes awry, in theory much of the food supply could come crashing down, no?
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