A deep dive into the debate surrounding transgender athletes, particularly biological males transitioning to females, competing in sports, especially in enhanced games where performance-enhancing drugs are allowed. The chapter covers various perspectives on fairness in competition and the challenges of creating a level playing field for all athletes. Discussions also include the impact of advanced technologies like CRISPR gene editing, ethical considerations regarding performance enhancements, and the rules and policies surrounding drug testing in elite sports competitions.
Christian Angermayer and Dr. Aron D’Souza are the co-founders of the Enhanced Games, an upcoming Olympic-style event that brings together the world’s top athletes to compete without arbitrary bans on performance-enhancing substances.
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