S1 E1 | Using Genetic Editing for Human Enhancement

15/10/2020 22 min

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This season on Brave New Us, we’re exploring the field of genetics, its human applications, and the ethical question that arise when we think about using this knowledge to alter the building blocks of who we are.First up, we take a look at human enhancement. What are some of the ways this technology might be able to improve our capabilities or help us ensure that our children have particular characteristics, and why, just maybe, we ought to be cautious about doing so.…Guests appearing in the episode:Fr. Andrea Vicini, PhDFr. Nicanor Austriaco, PhD“All Will Be Well” original track by Jessica Gerhardt (JessicaGerhardt.com)For exclusive updates or to support the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at bravenewus.substack.com

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