Are we ready for neo-evolution? - Harvey Fineberg
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Medical ethicist Harvey Fineberg shows us three paths forward for the ever-evolving human species: to stop evolving completely, to evolve naturally -- or to control the next steps of human evolution, using genetic modification, to make ourselves smarter, faster, better. Neo-evolution is within our grasp. What will we do with it?
Neo-evolution could potentially be a frightening possibility. If you had the choice to choose for your child the genetic adjustments to prevent to eliminate disease, would you? Explain your answer.
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