保羅．諾福勒: 訂製嬰兒進退兩難的道德問題

訂製嬰兒進退兩難的道德問題

創造基改人類已經不是科幻小說裡的情節了；它已經像個未來的場景。生物學家保羅．諾福勒（Paul Knoepfler）預計在 15 年內，科學家可以利用基因編輯技術 CRISPR 來對人類胚胎進行特定的「升級」──從身體外觀的改變到免除自身免疫疾病的風險，在這場發人省思的演講中，諾福勒要我們做好準備，因為訂製嬰兒的革命即將到來，而這會因個人不同的決定，為我們帶來無法預料的結果。

Gene editing technology like CRISPR is making it possible for parents to select genetic traits in their children, leading to the real prospect of 'designer babies' within just fifteen years. One imagined scenario shows a natural child feeling left behind as her genetically enhanced friend excels. The technology promises health benefits and disease immunity, but raises unsettling questions about social divides, government intervention, and unintended consequences. The future of humanity may pivot on choices made in the next few years.

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