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Ethics of altering embryos.

Praeglacialis · 2012-12-19 08:33:38

To what extent is it unethical to alter an embryo, and for what reasons? Should we remove genetic disorders and can these easily be defined? (Would a genetic trait for deafness count, for instance.) Is making "designer babies" wrong, and why? Should we tamper with human nature and create transhumans, and if not, why not?

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19-12-2012 9:33am

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Praeglacialis

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To what extent is it unethical to alter an embryo, and for what reasons?

Should we remove genetic disorders and can these easily be defined? (Would a genetic trait for deafness count, for instance.)

Is making "designer babies" wrong, and why?

Should we tamper with human nature and create transhumans, and if not, why not?

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#2 19-12-2012 10:19am
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