Chinese scientist who edited twin babies' genes jailed for 3 years

Re:Chinese scientist who edited twin babies' genes jailed fo... by ZhuanXia on Monday December 30, 2019 @12:24PM (#21915004)

Yes. I am a little worried about genetic engineering in the very very long term, as it seems to make eusocial organization possible, which I find pretty abhorrent.

In the short term though, it seems like a good idea. Regardless, in a multipolar world we don’t have much choice in the matter.

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Re:Chinese scientist who edited twin babies' genes jailed fo... by 420basteit on Monday December 30, 2019 @12:49PM (#21915209)

Why do you find eusociality abhorrent?

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Re:Chinese scientist who edited twin babies' genes jailed fo... by seanmcdirmid on Monday December 30, 2019 @12:51PM (#21915234)

I think most of us find it uncomfortable, if not abhorrent. Do we really want to become the Borg and give up our individuality?

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Re:Chinese scientist who edited twin babies' genes jailed fo... by buboard on Monday December 30, 2019 @01:34PM (#21915564)

genetically coded conformism is against freedom

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