After watching Gattaca, post your reflections to these discussion forums:
1. 1. Read the article published in The Telegraph “Genetically engineering ‘ethical’ babies is a moral obligation, says Oxford professor”; 16 Aug 2012
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/9480372/Genetically-engineering-ethical-babies-is-a-moral-obligation-says-Oxford-professor.html
The article has an online poll, which asks:
Should we consider genetically screening behavioral traits?
Yes, everybody benefits, including the child.
No, it is wrong to play God in this way.
Cast your vote, explain why and support your opinion.
1. Read the article published in Mail online “Scientist accused of playing God after creating artificial life by making designer microbe from scratch – but could it wipe out humanity?” 3 June 2010
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1279988/Artificial-life-created-Craig-Venter–wipe-humanity.html
The article has an online poll, which asks:
Should scientists be allowed to create synthetic life?
Yes
No
Cast your vote, explain why and support your opinion.
Answer these questions (250 words minimum each):
2. In GATTACA society what determines a person’s social position? Describe the positive and negative aspects of the GATTACA world?
3. Choose your favorite character from the film. Explain why you choose that person. Would you want to be that person? Why? Why not?
