Part three: sociological analysis and recommendations
The potential this technology has to shape medicine and the evolution of diseases is incredible. The idea that medicine can positively reverse the chances of children born with deadly and painful diseases is an optimistic thing for parents who are facing higher risks. I think that the side of this technology that focuses on the medical issues dealing with birth defects and illnesses is an ally to the development and growth of mankind. I do however have conflicting issues with side that is progressing towards the physical aspects of “designer babies.” The choosing of our children’s eye and hair color promote this idea of a new bio-engineered utopia. In a world battling with self images, some parents will be striving to afford “the latest genetic improvements for their children.” Altering a child’s IQ as well as enhancing their talent potential supports this idea of a “superior race.” Believing in the right to exercise preferences involving physical attributes, as well as mental ones such as a child’s IQ, advocate the technological control of human evolution.
Sources:
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,989987-3,00.html
http://www.hplusmagazine.com/articles/bio/great-designer-baby-controversy-%E2%80%9909
http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5036
http://singularityhub.com/2009/02/25/designer-babies-like-it-or-not-here-they-come/
http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5035
http://www.biopoliticaltimes.org/article.php?id=4235
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