PHI 2396 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Color Vision, Genetic Engineering, Genetic Discrimination
9 Apr 2018
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Theoretical framework https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=dkbfxopnt7g (human genetic engineering) https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=jy-868_hdbs (ethical concerns with genetic engineering) Ethical framework we need to refer to when dealing with genetic enhancement in regards to better athletic abilities, smarter, cloning. In general, genetic enhancement refers to the transfer of genetic material intended to modify non-pathological human traits. Special athletic abilities with the genetically engineered mouse created by scientists at case. There is a top 10 ranking of genetic enhancements mentioned by anders sandberg (the doogie mouse, color vision mice, etc. ) We don"t know if someone has been modified to be smarter, keep classes the same (easier for them than others?) This kind of research will soon change the nature of sporting competition. Scientists have already successfully inserted epo (erythropoietin) genes into the cells of mice and monkeys. Need to figure out framework now bc genetic enhancement may be be soon approaching.
