Well, if human gene editing really would work, than china (and others) would not only select for intellect, but also for obedience. Which is scary.
Apart from that I do believe, that in the future human gene editing makes sense. Once it is actually understood.
(until then volunteers are allright with me, but experimenting with babys ... is a bit off)
Because we are successfully eliminating natural selection in various ways. But evolving works naturally through selection. Degeneration would be the long term effect, unless we find other ways. And improving our genes as we see fit ... seems to be a solution.
Apart from that I do believe, that in the future human gene editing makes sense. Once it is actually understood. (until then volunteers are allright with me, but experimenting with babys ... is a bit off)
Because we are successfully eliminating natural selection in various ways. But evolving works naturally through selection. Degeneration would be the long term effect, unless we find other ways. And improving our genes as we see fit ... seems to be a solution.