07-01-2015, 12:17 PM
(07-01-2015, 12:03 PM)Benton Wrote: The main problem I have — which is a little different than the intent of the thread — is designer humans. Evolution has taken billions of years and we still aren't done. Why? Because when we make short jumps, they're often short-lived. People born abnormally tall, short, extra organs. The potential for anything is in our DNA and it comes out occasionally, but I think it should do it on its own schedule, not one manipulated by us.
As far as the OP, I don't have a problem with that specifically. But overall, I think we need to be very cautious in altering DNA at all.
I usually reject "slippery slope" argument, but in this case I agree 100% with Benton.
Once we start "designing" babies everyone is going to want one. And we have to be very, very careful in this area.
