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#1132 Kevin Mitchell: Free Will, Robert Sapolsky, the Genomic Code, and Human Embryo Editing

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Navigating Genetic Editing Ethics

This chapter explores the complexities of human embryo editing in light of genetic variants that influence common conditions like schizophrenia and heart disease. It critically examines the potential benefits and risks of editing embryos to mitigate these conditions, alongside ethical implications and historical concerns around eugenics. The discussion emphasizes the limitations of genetic predictions in areas such as intelligence and the importance of embracing genetic diversity over simplistic trait selection.

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