A scientific conference has endorsed editing of human #genome for medical research http://www.nature.com/news/gene-editing-summit-supports-some-research-in-human-embryos-1.18947 …
@clarkkaren The poll provides a timeline for discussion @pmarca
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@calestous I shouldn't be so glib. TBH, feels like choosing between Amish (no science!) and Hitler (eugenics!). I don't trust ppl very much. -
@clarkkaren There has to be a middle road but I worry that there might not be. -
@calestous Hmm, we overlapped thoughts. Humans aren't known for their fair/balanced approach to "god"-like powers. :)
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@calestous@pmarca Then let's just say you are missing a fifth option: "I don't know." -
@clarkkaren Aha! Twitter offers a maximum of 4 options :( I could have done it differently though to allow for "I don't know"@pmarca -
@calestous Thank you, sir! I will add "+1" to@irisherself who says: "toughest ethical debate in human history". - 1 more reply
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