The article explores the implications of genetic augmentation, drawing parallels with science fiction narratives like Khan from Star Trek. It underscores the potential benefits of genetic engineering, including disease immunity and enhanced capabilities. However, it emphasizes the ethical dilemmas surrounding these advancements, particularly the fairness issue, where wealthier families could afford such enhancements, leading to increased inequality. Arguments against genetic modification, such as 'playing God', are deemed less relevant in the context of existing medical practices. Ultimately, the article advocates for a thoughtful dialogue on how to responsibly approach genetic augmentation.
Genetic augmentation could provide meaningful advantages that are not the stuff of comic books, such as immunity to diseases and improvements in mental and physical abilities.
Early augmentations will likely be modest, but they raise moral concerns about fairness, as wealthier families could afford to enhance their children, leading to greater socio-economic divides.
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