Ethics and Implications of Genetic Editing

This chapter discusses the recent arrests of Chinese scientists in the U.S. for alleged smuggling of biological materials, raising concerns about research collaboration and oversight. The conversation broadens to examine ethical dilemmas surrounding gene editing, particularly the controversial case of editing babies to prevent HIV, and its implications for intelligence enhancement. It explores complex definitions of intelligence and the evolutionary morality of genetic modifications while emphasizing the importance of personal narratives in scientific storytelling.