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Genetic Engineering in Human Beings
Give two examples of ethical concerns about genetic engineering of human beings.
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1) Harm to future generations and unknown risks: Germline edits (changes passed to children) could have unforeseen medical side effects or ecological/genetic impacts that cannot be undone, and future persons cannot consent to those changes.
2) Social justice and discrimination: Genetic enhancements could be available only to the wealthy, creating greater inequality and “designer baby” markets; they could also foster new forms of discrimination or revive eugenic attitudes about which traits are desirable.
2) Social justice and discrimination: Genetic enhancements could be available only to the wealthy, creating greater inequality and “designer baby” markets; they could also foster new forms of discrimination or revive eugenic attitudes about which traits are desirable.
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