It also changes our attitude towards new human life.No longer would babies be welcomed as marvellous miraculous gifts, with the blessing of a life unmapped, full of hope and challenge.
I believe we passed that turn-off a while back.
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| 2019-12-04 |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #9 They can't steal genetic material the way they steal tech? I hear that sailors in the port cities are donating. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2019-12-04 14:24 |
| #8 Inevitable. Make your peace. |
| Posted by: Iblis 2019-12-04 11:24 |
| #7 Re #5: um. no, the process would be significantly different. Haven't you seen those ads for "Asian brides?" |
| Posted by: Mercutio 2019-12-04 08:33 |
| #6 That's where Asian hubris will win over Mengelian mad tech. They cannot produce a caucasian or any non-mong looking baby and label it as genetically superior. |
| Posted by: Dron66046 2019-12-04 08:31 |
| #5 ^They can't steal genetic material the way they steal tech? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2019-12-04 07:55 |
| #4 Considering the Chinese have only their own genetic pool to play with, I don't foresee greek Gods or wonder Women. |
| Posted by: Dron66046 2019-12-04 07:16 |
| #3 I think since people worked out there was some coincidence between sex and babies the miraculous bit has been a tad reduced. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2019-12-04 06:35 |
| #2 It also changes our attitude towards new human life. No longer would babies be welcomed as marvellous miraculous gifts, with the blessing of a life unmapped, full of hope and challenge. I believe we passed that turn-off a while back. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2019-12-04 06:31 |
| #1 Health journalist JOHN NAISH fears advancing science is bringing the prospect of 'designer' babies ever closer to reality |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2019-12-04 06:21 |