Science

I think as technology continues to advance especially in the area of human biology; the question of ethical issues behind advancements should be approached. This would involve the change and determination of genes. If society begins to test genes in any sort of way, a new type of discrimination will be created. This will create a new class system and also widen the gap between the rich and the poor because the rich will be able to genetically engineer their children to be perfect. In the movie, Gattaca, the main character, Vincent Freeman, needs to hide his genes in order to achieve his dreams. He was originally discriminated against in the workplace because of his DNA. In this case, Vincent is completely capable of doing any job, but he has to pretend to be someone else in order to actually be able to. I think this is quite ridiculous, and I would hate to see our society become like this one. At some point, the government will need to step in and guide scientific advances. Instead of asking could we when it comes to these advances, we will need to start asking should we.