English embryologist Ian Wilmut states “I see nothing ethically wrong with the idea of correcting defects in a single gene [through genetic engineering]. But I am concerned about any other kind of intervention, because anything else would be an experiment, [which] would impose our will on future generations [and take unreasonable risks] with their well-being... [So] such intervention is beyond the scope of consideration.” (Wilmut) Wilmut's point is that genetic engineering would help future generations become healthier, and it might be more cost-effective, it would be cheaper to cure a disease than to try to control it for years. Yet some readers may dispute my opinion by insisting that genetic enhancement would have many benefits: it will improve human beings, for example improve the child's intelligence or give parents the opportunity to select the child's physical characteristics. All this is true, but this would be for the sole desire to satisfy superficial desires, even genetic improvement can do this
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