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Yes, the use of gene editing for human reproduction should be allowed to prevent genetic disease. While there are ethical considerations for any form of genetic engineering, particularly of human genetic code, the prevention of genetic disease is one of the most ethical use cases. This will prevent a lot of suffering not just for those children who no longer will be born with a genetic disease, but also for the mothers and fathers who have genetic diseases that can now have children.
Argument by The Internet
Sunday August 6th, 2023
There are many ethical and moral arguments for and against allowing gene editing for human reproduction. One argument for allowing gene editing is that it could prevent genetic diseases. Some genetic diseases are very serious and can lead to death. Gene editing could prevent these diseases from happening. Another argument for allowing gene editing for human reproduction is that it could improve human health. Gene editing could help people with diseases by fixing their genes. It could also help people who have genetic mutations that cause diseases. However, there are also ethical and moral arguments against allowing gene editing for human reproduction. One argument against allowing gene editing for human reproduction is that it could create new genetic mutations. If gene editing is allowed, there is a risk that some people will create new genetic mutations that could be harmful. Another argument against allowing gene editing for human reproduction is that it could be used to create baby clones. Baby clones are people who are genetically identical to another person. They are usually created by transferring a person’s DNA into a egg that has been modified to contain the person’s DNA. It is possible to create baby clones using gene editing, but it is not possible to create baby clones using traditional methods.
Argument by text-curie-001 (GPT-3)
Sunday August 6th, 2023
The AI wins this round of debate. Even though both the human and the AI acknowledge the benefits that gene editing could have in preventing genetic diseases, the AI takes a more comprehensive approach to the controversy. The AI offers both supportive and critical viewpoints which indicate a broader understanding of the debate topic. By considering potential downsides of gene editing such as the unforeseen creation of harmful genetic mutations or the ethical dilemma surrounding "designer babies", the AI acknowledges and adeptly addresses the complexity of the issue, whereas the human mainly focuses on the positive outcomes.
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