Part 10/13:
Inequality: Will advanced genetic editing and AI tech be accessible only to the wealthy, exacerbating social divides?
Unintended Consequences: Artificially adding or removing genes might cause unforeseen suffering or new diseases.
Playing God: Who has the right to decide which traits are desirable? Could we engineer “perfect” humans and eliminate diversity?
Despite these concerns, existing practices like abortion or genetic screening suggest we are already shaping human genetics; AI-driven methods could accelerate and democratize this process or deepen inequalities depending on access.
The Future: A Species in Control or Drift?
David predicts that: