The Limitations of Genetic Technology: Exploring the Moral Dilemmas of Editing Genes, The purpose of this discussion is to explore the limitations of genetic technology and the moral dilemmas it may produce. If you had a baby with a congenital heart defect and a doctor could remove the gene, would you do it to save your baby’s life? Most people probably would. But take that another step further: Would you make your baby a little more intelligent? A little more beautiful? Should you be able to choose their sex? Their skin tone? What if only the rich could afford it? What if you chose not to edit your child, but other parents did?

The Limitations of Genetic Technology: Exploring the Moral Dilemmas of Editing Genes

The introduction of genetic technology has brought forth a number of moral dilemmas, particularly when it comes to editing genes. If a baby is born with a congenital heart defect, would you remove the gene to save their life? Most people would say yes, but the moral implications of this are worth exploring further. Should parents be able to choose their child’s sex, skin tone, or even intelligence level? What if only the wealthy could afford it? And what if you chose not to edit your child, but other parents did? The ethical implications of genetic technology are complex. On the one hand, it could be argued that editing genes could help to reduce the suffering of individuals by eliminating congenital health defects and other diseases. However, on the other hand, it could be argued that it would be wrong to use genetic technology to create a “designer baby” with enhanced physical and mental characteristics. As noted by Ghebrehewet et al. (2020), “It is essential to consider the moral, legal and ethical implications of genetic interventions before they are available to the public.” Cont….