Cryonics/Eugenics/Genetic Engineering Ethics by Brenda Martinez

Cryonics

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 15:51:57 UTC

Cloning

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 15:52:07 UTC

In my opinion I don't think we should clone people, or animals. But we should clone cells or organs to help people.

Eugenics

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 15:52:17 UTC

I believe it is kind of inhumane to sterilize someone.I believe giving life to someone is a great gift. And it shouldn't be taken away from anyone.

Gentic Engineering

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 15:52:25 UTC

Parents should not be able to choose the traits of their kids. It would be good for kids with mental disorders. The DNA we have from out parents, is what makes us unique. If we got to choose what we would want it wouldn't be as diverse as it is now. Genetic engineering could be misused.

Pros

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 15:56:38 UTC

1. Endangered animals can be cloned to save the species

2. Cloning can be used to replace failing organs, which will diminish the waiting list for organs

3. Could help with research in genetics

4. Parents with no eggs and sperm can create children that are genetically related.

Cons

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 15:56:39 UTC

1. Increase in malpractice

2. Faster aging

3. 95% of animal cloning has ended in failure due to genetic defects, and cloning is considered unsafe because of it

4. Many believe that cloning is against God’s wishes because the clones would be created by man. Man would be playing God and create people that are unable to feel and empathize.

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 16:04:57 UTC

Pros

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 16:05:44 UTC

1. The population of the world is about 6.2 billion, sterilization would lower the population

2. It could be an effective way to prevent spreading stds

3. A good punishment used against criminals

4. Breed desired traits into humans

Cons

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 16:05:47 UTC

1. Everyone has the right to a child

2. Could very well be misused.

3. known as immoral

bmar0983 — 2014-10-29 16:14:22 UTC

bmar0983 — 2014-10-31 15:49:58 UTC

Pros

bmar0983 — 2014-10-31 15:56:40 UTC

1. Could increase production

2. Better growth, nutrition, and growth rate, in fruits and vegetables

3. modification of the human DNA

4. Pest-resisitant crops

5. Genetically engineered humans can be smarter, faster, and stronger

6. Humans ciuld live longer

Cons

bmar0983 — 2014-10-31 16:06:07 UTC

1. Genetic problems

2. Harmful side effects

3. Questioned if this is moral should scientists really pursue this

4. Over-population from people living longer

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Pros

bmar0983 — 2014-11-03 16:49:58 UTC

1. Saving endangered animals

2. Preserving foods for future crises or famine

3. Organs can be preserved and kept for people who need them

4. human survival through time without aging

Cons

bmar0983 — 2014-11-03 16:50:02 UTC

1. Very expensive

2. False expectation(may not even work)

3. Wake up in the future with no friends or family

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