Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by majos on Monday November 25, 2019 @08:31PM
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Correct. This is why, for example, we all agree that it is unethical to get laser eye surgery, because that would be deceiving potential mates about the genetic viability of poor vision.
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by michalf6 on Monday November 25, 2019 @08:37PM
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As mc32 argues in a sibling comment of yours, hiding that laser surgery could be considered unethical. Situation changes when you disclose it.
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by StacyRoberts on Monday November 25, 2019 @09:11PM
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Best to refrain from flippant sarcasm when dealing with such sensitive matters, especially online.
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by mc32 on Monday November 25, 2019 @08:01PM
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Fine, require disclosure of some sort in the event of possible procreation.
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by michalf6 on Monday November 25, 2019 @08:35PM
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That's only a partial solution, rational thought has little to do with sexual selection. I don't think we can come up with anything better though.
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by StacyRoberts on Monday November 25, 2019 @09:19PM
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My partner and I got dna tests before beginning on the path of procreation. We were making a decision that affected a human being that would have no input on its coming into existence. We owe it to a child we would come to respect and love to be very conscious in every aspect of its life including its genetic viability.
Less than rational thought in such a matter, I believe is very selfish and unkind to a life that I may create.
I understand this isn't the normal way of thinking on the issue, but I wish it was more common.
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by bennyelv on Tuesday November 26, 2019 @03:06AM
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The premise that backs this approach seems to be that there is a black and white “genetic standard” but the reality is surely very subtle shades of grey. What are the parameters for deciding between genetically viable and genetically unviable?
Re:A new treatment promises to make little people taller
by StacyRoberts on Tuesday November 26, 2019 @01:18PM
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It's not a genetic standard, it's a phenotypic advantage. Taller humans are preferred by other humans and have a physical advantage over the competition so they are more likely to survive as the fittest.
I believe this is true of all medical procedures that counteract genetically maladaptive traits.