A New Future Awaits Mankind

Whether or not you want it, it’s going to happen. Mankind is coming to a huge turning point in history, possibly a change in Evolution itself. Who knows how far off in the future it will be, but the technology of genetic engineering is inevitable and has already begun. Not only genetic engineering, but specifically the ability to alter one’s germline. The hereditary link between generations that characterizes a person. What if someone could design their children? Maybe make them taller, smarter, cuter, or skinnier. Krimsky from Tufts University made a startling point when he said, “We know where to start. The harder question is this: do we know where to stop?” Most people would agree that creating genetically modified children can be deemed unethical, unnecessary, or means for potential dangers to society, but there are always two sides. First and foremost, a brief explanation of the technology should be given. Germline Engineering is defined as altering genes in an embryo to e...