My opinion is that many brilliant scientific discoveries occur when just on the "cutting edge" of what the society (of the time) believes to be ethical, moral and causing no harm.
As the message states above, the groups are concerned about what this could lead to...and that's where ethics come into the situation. Just because we are scientifically capable of creating (or destroying), does not mean that we will. I think we can push the envelope and see what we can learn, with an eye towards the INTENTION...are we intending to save lives, cure cancer...or create a designer baby? The "greater good" of the society is what is important to consider, and I believe what we learn from this could lead to some important developments in our health care!
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My opinion is that many brilliant scientific discoveries occur when just on the "cutting edge" of what the society (of the time) believes to be ethical, moral and causing no harm.
As the message states above, the groups are concerned about what this could lead to...and that's where ethics come into the situation. Just because we are scientifically capable of creating (or destroying), does not mean that we will. I think we can push the envelope and see what we can learn, with an eye towards the INTENTION...are we intending to save lives, cure cancer...or create a designer baby? The "greater good" of the society is what is important to consider, and I believe what we learn from this could lead to some important developments in our health care!
May 13, 2008 - 12:57pmThis Comment
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