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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

Sam Altman and husband reportedly working to genetically engineer babies from having hereditary disease

www.the-independent.com

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Sam Altman and husband reportedly working to genetically engineer babies from having hereditary disease

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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago
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Sam Altman and his husband have reportedly invested in a gene-editing startup which aims to eliminate hereditary diseases
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    The ability to reduce diseases and disorders in newborns sounds wonderful, until you find out which techno-fascist is behind the movement.

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      The other issue I have is that this is an example of a recurring issue in which the tech obsessed ultra wealthy declare their plan to solve a problem for which a very straightforward policy solution already exists.

      We don’t need tech to extend lives or feed the hungry. We just need to remove the paywalls to existing resources.

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        Yeah, here’s an easy way to prevent most birth defects:

        Free nutritious food
        Regulating toxic chemicals
        Prenatal education and healthcare

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          None of that will deal with an inherited genetic disorder

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            I think nutrition has a bigger effect than genetic variability

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      Oh come on.

      This guy couldn’t even get a train to run on time.

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        I mean, the original flavor didn’t either

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        Not for a lack of trying

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