Life and Ethics in an ‘Era of Genetics’

July 29, 2022

(Deutsche Welle) – When we talk about genetics, we often see visions of superhumans — people whose DNA has been altered to enhance their abilities, allowing them to outperform others and survive multiple diseases while also having conventional good looks, like “best versions” of humanity. But those visions can be true of dystopian literature or in the plots of cliché science fiction movies, and less true for reality. George Church, a world-leading geneticist, says the idea of creating superhumans is far from what he sees as the future of genetics. (Read More)