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S47E09 Human Nature / Gene-Editing Reality Check

The groundbreaking CRISPR technology allows us to modify DNA, including that of humans. However, this advancement prompts a critical examination of its limits. While gene-editing holds the potential to eradicate genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease, it also sparks a myriad of ethical dilemmas. Should we create soldiers devoid of pain or bring back species that have vanished from existence? The implications of these interventions challenge our understanding of morality and the essence of humanity.