Conrad: Supporters of eugenics should consider the movie Gattaca. The lead character himself was not incapable of the same duties and responsibilities as the “valid” people in his society. In fact, who was to know?  He thrived in that environment despite the disparaging treatment of “invalids,” of which he was one.  Eugenics may also lead to too much homogenization in society where diversity and difference disappear in a rush to produce only perfect people leaving anyone with the slightest disability or deficiency at a distinct disadvantage.

 

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