I believe genetic engineering would create a separation in society. It is only natural to label someone different then ourselves as “the other”. It also depends on how different the genes are. If the “superior” humans were substantially smarter and physically better looking than people without gene manipulation, we would see that carry over into the job industry. We hire people based on looks today, why wouldn’t we do it when we have it down to a science?
In gattaca, even though the characters were labeled as “invalids”, there was enough proof to the contrary for me to believe that the label attached to being a “invalid” was invalid. The main character showed that he did not need superior genes in order to accomplish something great. Human behavior is not black and white. There are emotional factors that cannot be given value, because they are invaluable; like the will to live. If a human being wants to accomplish something, chances are they can accomplish it so long as they believe it to be possible. I don’t think science can ever predict what someone is worth. That depends on how the individual views himself. If Ethan Hawke believed he couldn’t become a astronaut, then he wouldn’t have. If he didn’t believe he would beat his brother in swimming, he wouldn’t have. Science said he couldn’t have, but he proved that the human will cannot be measured, especially with a blood test.
that is correct anybody can do exactly what they want in life as long as they have faith in theirselves. Some people just judge to much upon looks these days.
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