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Comment by Pulcinella

The "fertilizing many eggs and then picking the genetically 'best' ones" is literally a plot point in Gattaca.

"This child is still you, just the best of you."

I don't know if the "economic competitiveness" part will be a comforting argument if this ever comes to pass. What I mean is, it won't been seen as "look at how our economy could grow if we do this." That economy would just be viewed as the new standard. This technology will be seen as "do this or you will be left behind." I fear it will be coercive and alienating.

parent Pulcinella 9 years ago

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