In my mind one of the biggest no-brainers. The upsides are almost unlimited, the downsides seem much smaller than in almost any other controversial field of res

In my mind one of the biggest no-brainers. The upsides are almost unlimited, the downsides seem much smaller than in almost any other controversial field of research. Unlike viral research or weapons research it's not like some half tardigrade-human randomly is going to run out of the lab. We're talking abou the ethics of what, cells in a petri dish? Radiation resistance, ability to survive better in space, probably a good shot to eliminate a lot of diseases, maybe fewer usage of resources, better cognitive function (in an age where people are afraid of machines outpacing us), solving fertility issues that seem to get more urgent. Compared to a lot of other questionable research these are tangible issues.