Oh, the Imperfection of Great Perfection

What would you do when you find out you could be as awesome as Einstein or the guy who invented blender's? You'd be super enthusiastic, right? Well TOO late! If you are reading this blog (provided that you CAN read) than it's too late to attain this perfection; you may have already gained several billions of cells. Before reading the whole of this huge boring post, you should remember and take into account my stem cell post because some problems there have transferred here. Take my first point... which is not in this video itself, but in the debating comments.



In Gattaca, the people were all higher than normal, yet also normal in the state that they behaved. Vincent in the beginning was viewed as a degenerate because he was suprisingly born. We see how Anton's not-so-suprising appearence can give him a chance to be genetically modified and to be claimed as a "designer baby". All in all, this process (PGD) to enhance and destroy imperfect cells (diseases) would surely create the "perfect" being in body, but we forget a LOT. The way the child reacts, and views things is way different, but on to my main point of this paragraph. Christians go insane if this topic were to be brought to their attention. I'm not saying that this is a bad thing, but I like Science vs. God debating.

By creating designer babies right now, imperfection in body will be a huge problem among degenerates who were not born through PGD. The main quote that the church will be using would be that "nobody is perfect" clause. This is like a house of 10 jurors and 1 says this to halt the procedure of judging. This is a VERY conflicting process; even more conflicting then the use of stem cells. Now we should look at things through a different angle. How about the lives of adults now who have not been perfected and probably NEVER will. I mean, say you had skin cancer and then sitting next to you is a man who went through PGD as a child. Yeah, that would suck. Equality after going for this situation will not be the same.

Since we probably covered the main social and ethical implications, I would like to state my weird view. One side of me states that if this process DOES make it mainstream, then I and many others may not rest seeing that Bob the baby will achieve a more better future than I will have. Yes, logic can be impacted as well. I support it as well as I do not agree with the Church for nearly every sungle debate because honestly... they probably will say their one problem and then whine. I do not want them to win. Religion to me is meh... I don't hate what they believe, but they're being such fundamentalists. The last point that Gattaca pointed at would be the much brighter future where it is so futuristic and organized. The possibilities of what mankind can achieve will be endless once this risk has been taken.

The sacrifices and possibilities of this concept of having the perfect baby make life seem brighter, yet gloomier at the same time. Having one looking down on you because you are a degenerate is unfortunately something to watch for in this weird procedure which somehow branches to cloning traits and inputting them to cells which are only premature. This debate has lead me and probably many others at the sideroads. The title of the blog may make one assume that I detest designer babies, but it has so much to offer. It might be something that can change the social structures and behaviours of people in the future. One day however, there will be a degenerate who will defeat this perfect person; this might finally prove to the church that they were right in a sort of way, but we were also right, much more right.

S-s-sources:
actionbioscience.org/biotech/agar.html
learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/genetherapy/gtenhance/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ixEDLa3Jlc

Stem Cells: "Insert witty quote here"

Stem cells, are really, REALLY helpful cells which have cause quite a bit of controversy from different angles. One side is beiing extremely hostile towards this topic saying "OH MAN, you can't just play God!", while another side is being really whiny and saying "WE SHALL MAKE THIS EXPENSIVE!" *ahem* government... In all honesty, I believe that stem cells SHOULD be used in order to help others and also create great advancement in medical history... oh, wait...

Before I rant on about why stem cells should be brought out, I want gto first explain what stem cells are and how important they are. Stem cells are broken down to a few different types: totipotent (turn into ANY cell) pluripotent (most cells) and of course multi-potent (some TRANSFORMATIONS). These cells are very idle until a specific signal They can totally be anything (well not really) if they are commanded to become anything. We have different type of stem cells, from blood cells to skin cells and others. (Did you know that blood cells come from BONE MARROW? Yeah, I know...) From these stem cell formations, skin is regenerated, blood is produced etc etc. Not only that, but they can ultimately fix a person with disabilities... it would be a total shame to not use them, especially if this has been complained about for years...

If you're still curious about this topic... you should probably watch this short video.


Anyway, the use of stem cells has its risk (as shown in the video). I would love to use stem cells to treat the uncontrollable movements my hands do or something else, but I (and some other people) know of the obvious risks. I, as a 16 year old don't want an imminant tumour. I would totally freak out. This negative part is one of the reaso why we unfortunately have to stall the process of bringing it along (fully). I know that tumours can be destroyed, but I'm not paying extra money for that too. This sets us up for the second reason why stem cells are not so usual; expenses. What would you pay for a cure for nearly every condition, from skin burns to brain problems. Though Obama supports it, he might not be able to control the prices. Yes, that also means it would be like the 1600's again where only the rich could recieve such a cure. Doctor's are kind of reluctant to bring it ON! Moral issues also have their part unfortunately. You can count on letting this cure spark many "You can't just play Gooooodddddd!" and "you are destroying useful cellllllsss!"

Though stem cells have their positives and negatives, it should be carefully taken care of unlike the H1N1 cure *ahem ahem*. This process of research should see how to take away any side effects such as WALKING BACKWARDS, or I don't know... GETTING SICKER| The researchers can do anything they want... as long as after (or before) 20 more years it is perfected and everyone becomes equally awesome with no awkward diseases later on. I hope stem cells will finally become perfected so we can... `CELL-EBRATE!``

S-s-sources:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ymkuUc6FU&feature=player_embedded

AND

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/stemcells/