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Should we edit genes to make nicer people?

Should we edit genes to make nicer people?

FromOxford Sparks Big Questions


Should we edit genes to make nicer people?

FromOxford Sparks Big Questions

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is it possible to edit someone's genes before they are born to make them a nicer, kinder, more moral person? Not only that - but, importantly, should we do this? When it comes to gene editing for moral enhancement, there are many ethical points to consider. Join us as we chat to Tess Johnson, a Philosophy PhD student at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, about this very big question.
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

'Will my bacon sandwich kill me?', 'Is vaping better than smoking?', 'How do you become an astronaut?' - just some of the Big Questions we ask some of the brightest minds behind Oxford science. Join us in each podcast as we explore a different area of science.