First gene-edited babies claimed in China

Re:First gene-edited babies claimed in China by AznHisoka on Monday November 26, 2018 @07:39AM (#18532881)

If I was transported to my city in 1900 and walk around, I would probably be uncomfortable for a few hours but be adjusted soon afterwards.

If I was a 1900’s citizen transported to 1000 BC? holy.. are you kidding me? I would be shell shocked.

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Re:First gene-edited babies claimed in China by coldtea on Monday November 26, 2018 @01:11PM (#18535452)

And yet, not match would have changed. Aside from a few major western cities (and specific major areas in them too) most cities in 1900 didn't even fully have electric lighting back then, nor central sewage systems, and tons of other stuff.

Technology wise, 1900 cities more like 1000 BC than today. 1000 BC wasn't some cavemen running around, we had established civilizations, with writing, education, math, literature, laws, etc already in place.

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Re:First gene-edited babies claimed in China by jobigoud on Tuesday November 27, 2018 @08:13AM (#18542015)

But you have hindsight. That thought experiment is more interesting in the other direction. How lost are you when moving forward in time?

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