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Depends on the nature of the genomic editing and the circumstances under which it occurs, doesn't it? For example: "We'll give you time off your sentence if yo
by khedoros1 9y ago
Depends on the nature of the genomic editing and the circumstances under which it occurs, doesn't it?
For example: "We'll give you time off your sentence if you let us edit out genes in your gametes linked to aggressive and addictive traits." That trade is similarly coercive, and doesn't provide a clear benefit to the future children.
- DaiPlusPlus 9y ago> doesn't provide a clear benefit to the future children. > edit out genes in your gametes linked to aggressive and addictive traits sounds like a pretty clear benefit to me! I'd do that even if I was trying to conceive naturally. Why would I want my children to have a genetic predisposition towards undesirable behaviour?
- SamReidHughes 9y agoMaybe aggression is a desirable trait.
- mc32 9y agoSupposedly Spartans thinned their progeny for that trait. So, I'd guess it's desirable for martial purposes. But given we're on the path to robotic (foot) soldiers --maybe it won't be of much benefit for long.
- DaiPlusPlus 9y agoTo be fair, there are different types of aggression - some desirable (i.e. a strategic thinker who isn't afraid of /blitzkrieg/ as a valid strategy in business ventures) and others undesirable (e.g. prone to outbursts physical anger) which can only be described as a liability in polite, organised society.