Ethics And The New Genetics - 1048 Words

Kimberly Huynh Hazlewood English 101-14 September 11, 2014 Long Paper #1: Response Paper Dear Mr. Dalai Lama, In your excerpt, â€Å"Ethics and the New Genetics,† you presented the discovery of the advancement in genetic technology. You mentioned how scientist are able to change the genetic makeup of living things. Another key point presented in your article is the idea of cloning, where one is therapeutic while the other is reproductive. The article discussed that the advancement in technology and genetics should only be used to benefit people. However, you believed that using these advancements in the wrong way can leave a long term consequence to the present and future of the human society. (The Dalai Lama). I agree with your opinion in how genetic technology could leave a negative impact to our society. I believe the idea of genetic engineering is not natural. We have no idea of the harm that could result from this technology. Genetic engineering is another step in giving humans their desires. I believe that altering the DNA of any life form is not just. Genetically manipulating a life form could put an imbalance in nature and society. No one should have the right to manipulate the genetics of other life forms. The idea of genetic engineering is be consider unethical because it is enforcing animal cruelty. Furthermore, I am appalled that some parent choose their child’s appearance, rather than go through the ‘natural’ process, to prevent bullying and discrimination.Show MoreRelatedEthics And The New Genetics1428 Words   |  6 Pagesscience today is slowly leading to the development of cloning and genetic selection. By altering the genetic make-up of a being, scient ists have brought about several questions on how the population would adjust to the â€Å"super-beings,† and what benefits and consequences both human and non-humans would gain with their creations? Authors Francis Fukuyama, who wrote â€Å"Human Dignity,† and The Dalai Lama, writer of â€Å"Ethics and the New Genetics,† has called into question the use of cloning and how it couldRead MoreEthics And The New Genetics1673 Words   |  7 Pageshassles. It has become an essential part of the way that people live and it is very likely that people would be a loss without it. In â€Å"Ethics and the New Genetics,† the Dalai Lama claims that to ethically use new technological advancements we need to develop a â€Å"moral compass†. Peter Singer, in â€Å"Visible Man: Ethics in a World without Secrets,† discusses whether new technology and â€Å"openness† makes our lives better, or if the lack of privacy takes away the rights of individuals. B oth authors discussRead MoreThe, Visible M Ethics And The New Genetics867 Words   |  4 Pagesevolution has outpacing our society expectations. With technological advances’ unfolding right in front of our eyes, the line between what is moral and immoral has been blurred. In Peter Singer’s â€Å"Visible Man: Ethics in a World Without Secrets† and the Dalai Lama’s â€Å"Ethics and the New Genetics† both authors present the potential benefits of today’s advancements but also make it clear that theses advancements have molded our ethical and moral standards. With technological advancements moving at a unfathomedRead MoreVisible M Ethics And The New Genetics1805 Words   |  8 Pageswhen it comes to different aspects of technology. In â€Å"Visible Man: Ethics in a World Without Secrets† Singer talks about how technology and privacy affects democracy in government and how it has used technology to spy on its citizens. 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Ensuring equality of care may become inseparable from ensuring equality of opportunity.† (What is the Catholic view on genetic engineering? - Mary MeetsRead MoreEthics And The Field Of Healthcare1542 Words   |  7 PagesEthical Issues Related to Genetics in Nursing Genetic research is imperative to the field of healthcare. Genetic research enables healthcare providers to have a better understanding of many genetic diseases and the components of those diseases. This research aids in early detection, prevention, treatments, and sometimes cures. Without the use of genetic research, healthcare would be at a standstill. Genetic and genome healthcare is a powerful tool. As with anything powerful, it often puts theRead MoreThe Field Of Reproductive Technology1484 Words   |  6 PagesToday’s culture has a growing fascination with biotechnology and genetic engineering. This is especially true within the field of reproductive technology. 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Only from hearingRead MoreA Research On Genetic Engineering1407 Words   |  6 PagesGenetic Engineering is all about genes, which are made of DNA; the chemical inside the nucleus of a cell that carries the genetic instructions for making living organisms. It is a very broad term that covers a range of techniques that allow for the artificial addition, deletion or rearrangement of sequences of ba ses in DNA in order to alter the observable form and function of an organism. (Science Group, 2014). Genetic Engineering was first discovered in the 1970s when scientist discovered how toRead MoreGenetic Engineering : The Field Of Human Biotechnology1490 Words   |  6 PagesGenetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is a set of techniques for isolating, transforming, multiplying and recombining genes from different organisms. Simply put, it is the process of manually adding new DNA to an organism. 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