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Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isfr1yw wrote

Reply to comment by No-Philosopher2573 in ‘Near-limitless CRISPR therapies’: This drug delivery breakthrough helps gene editing technology infiltrate cells by Ezekiel_W

Kind of. If we could remove traits that lead to brutal dictators, rapists, torturers, yes.

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No-Philosopher2573 t1_isfvpi8 wrote

Deciding arbitrarily what "traits" some random authority deams acceptable. Literal dystopian.

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Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isi1x0j wrote

I think an arbitrary approach is misguided. Parts of the world are living in dystopia today.

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No-Philosopher2573 t1_isi1zo1 wrote

All approaches would be arbitrary thats the point

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Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isi2j9h wrote

If we could pinpoint some genes that enhance peace and empathy, including those would be good for humanity. This is far off if ever possible.

I think if we are around a million years from now we will be far different from what we are now. Taking control of our evolution and likely heavy use of biomedical engineering.

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No-Philosopher2573 t1_isi2psr wrote

Thats a future I will be glad i dont see. I do not think that equals a better humanity at all. Choice is what makes lofe beautiful. If the point is just peace at the cost of everything then mind as well just end the species

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