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When it comes to genetic engineering when does enhancement tip over into genetic corruption?

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Posted - January 31, 2017

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  • A most difficult question to answer. 

    When we get to the point where we start manufacturing children to meet our requirements we'll most certainly have gone too far. BUT, suppose a child could be saved from a hereditary ailment, would that be OK. 

    The line would need to be drawn very carefully.
      January 31, 2017 9:55 PM MST
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    The problem with genetic engineering is "unintended consequences", which is a polite way of saying they don't know what they're doing but it's not their fault.
      January 31, 2017 11:22 PM MST
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