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Attempting to edit the human genome to fit a 'model' of normalcy could potentially eliminate the traits that drive human creativity and interest.
“if we're going to compare ourselves to some like Model Homes you have a model human if you want everything to be quote normal that might eviscerate civilization of the most interesting people our genome can produce”
StarTalk · Apr 2024 · 1 episode · 131K views on this topicThe current focus of gene therapy and editing should remain on treating individuals for diseases rather than pursuing germline editing or designer enhancements.
“gene therapy right now gene therapy and Gene editing is directed towards somatic cells so only cells that are already fully developed not germline cells”
StarTalk · Apr 2024 · 1 episode · 131K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.