Scribd
Upload
6 views

Debate 11_7_2024

The document discusses the importance of allowing technology in genetic enhancement, arguing that banning it would hinder scientific progress and limit the ability to treat genetic diseases. It emphasizes the need for responsible use of technology under strict guidelines to ensure fairness and personal choice in health decisions. The text also addresses potential counterarguments, asserting that advancements in genetic engineering can ultimately benefit society and improve health outcomes.

Uploaded by

bingxun.chua6
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
6 views

Debate 11_7_2024

The document discusses the importance of allowing technology in genetic enhancement, arguing that banning it would hinder scientific progress and limit the ability to treat genetic diseases. It emphasizes the need for responsible use of technology under strict guidelines to ensure fairness and personal choice in health decisions. The text also addresses potential counterarguments, asserting that advancements in genetic engineering can ultimately benefit society and improve health outcomes.

Uploaded by

bingxun.chua6
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Debate 11/7/2024

Charles Darwin is a naturalist. From 1831-1835, he sailed around the world in the HMS Beagle.
He collected a variety of Bird specimens in South America. One big observation he got was
when he was on the Galapagos islands. He noted the finches looked similar but had different
beaks to help them gather food in their native homeland more easily. This helped him develop
the theory of evolution and the theory of natural selection.

When he returned to England in 1836, the fossils he collected were shared with paleontologists
an geologists, leading to advances in understanding the Earth’s surface

Firstly, technology like AI and others allows scientists to edit genes more precisely than ever
before. This means we can potentially treat genetic diseases that have troubled people for
generations. For example, researchers are looking into using gene editing to help people with
conditions like muscular dystrophy or Huntington's disease.

Banning technology in genetic enhancement would hold back scientific progress. It's like closing
the door on finding new ways to improve our health. We've seen how technology has already
helped in medicine, like creating vaccines and new treatments for diseases.

Additionally, technology can help make genetic enhancements safer and more effective.
Scientists can use it to understand genes better and predict how changes might affect people.
This could lead to treatments that are personalized to each person's genetics, making them
more effective and reducing side effects.

Moreover, banning technology could create unfairness. If only some people have access to
genetic enhancements, it could widen the gap between those who can afford it and those who
can't. We need rules and oversight to make sure everyone has a fair chance to benefit from
these advancements.

Hello everyone, today I want to talk about why banning all technology in the pursuit of making
genes better is not a good idea. It's important to understand that technology plays a crucial role
in helping scientists find cures for genetic diseases and improving human health.

If we decide to ban technology in genetic enhancement, we would be making it much harder for
researchers to find these cures and help many people stay healthy. By setting clear rules and
making sure we use technology in the right way, we can prevent any bad outcomes and still
benefit from using technology to improve our lives.

Imagine a world where we have to say no to all technology in this area. It would limit our ability
to find solutions to genetic diseases that have troubled people for a long time. We need to strike
a balance by allowing technology to be used responsibly under strict guidelines to benefit
society in a safe way.

Additionally, if we completely ban technology in genetic enhancement, we might take away


people's ability to choose what's best for their health. Everyone should have the right to decide
what's right for them and their families when it comes to staying healthy and strong. This choice
is important for personal well-being and autonomy.

In conclusion, a ban on technology in the pursuit of genetic enhancement is not the best
approach. We should instead focus on creating regulations and ethical guidelines to ensure
responsible use of technology in this field while allowing it to continue bringing positive changes
to human health. Let's find a middle ground that respects ethical principles, promotes
innovation, and benefits society as a whole. Thank you for listening.

Banning genetic enhancement would hold back scientific progress, and now is the perfect time
for us to edit genes, with the assistance of AI. We can help to prevent genetic diseases that
have troubled entire families for generations.

Now is the time that it’s getting safer. Also, banning technology could be unfair, as those who
already have enhancements will benefit without everyone else benefitting.

Genetic engineering can help everyone stay healthy and prevent genetic diseases. You have no
control over your bloodline and how you gotten these diseases so people should deserve a
second chance.

Opponent points:
It can be unethical. - but even without enhancements, some traits are still seen to be better.
Genetic enhancement can allow people to obtain traits they like

New technologies might have negative impacts - but every new invention has its cons. People
have to experiment and test first.

It can create a poverty gap - After further research in genetic engineering, it can be made to be
cheaper and easier. This can allow everyone to modify themselves.
Not everything is fine for everyone. People deserve another chance in life because they were
born with bad genes. This should not be something that hinders their entire life.

Even if we edit ourselves, it might give us more diseases - like said earlier, every new inventions
have negative impacts at first. For example, you do not stop using aeroplanes just because they
crashed at first or stop using elevators because they can break down mid-journey. Risk cannot
be prevented.

The easiest way to cure genetic disease is to edit the genes, so the diseases cannot be passed
down.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy