Genetic enhancements raise ethical concerns from "summary" of El gen / The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The idea of genetic enhancements is often met with a mix of fascination and fear. The ability to manipulate our genetic code to enhance certain traits or characteristics raises a host of ethical concerns. How far should we go in altering the fundamental building blocks of life? Who gets to decide which traits are desirable and which are not? These are complex questions that do not have easy answers.
One of the main ethical concerns with genetic enhancements is the issue of inequality. If only certain individuals or groups have access to genetic enhancements, it could exacerbate existing social inequalities. Those who can afford enhancements may become genetically superior to those who cannot, widening the gap between the haves and the have-nots.
There is also the concern of unintended consequences. Genetic modifications have the potential to cause unfore...
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