Breakthroughs at any cost from "summary" of The Genome War by James Shreeve
The pursuit of scientific breakthroughs can lead researchers down a path where ethical considerations are often pushed aside in favor of achieving their goals. This relentless drive to be the first to make a groundbreaking discovery can create a competitive atmosphere where the ends justify the means. The desire for recognition and prestige can cloud judgment, causing scientists to overlook potential risks and consequences associated with their work. In the race to decode the human genome, the stakes were incredibly high, with billions of dollars in funding and the promise of fame hanging in the balance. This intense pressure fueled a sense of urgency among researchers, pushing them to take risks and cut corners in order to beat their competitors to the finish line. The quest for knowledge became a ruthless competition, where winning was everything and ethics ...
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