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Should we edit genes to make nicer people?

Author
Oxford Sparks
Published
Wed 20 Jan 2021
Episode Link
https://oxfordsparks.libsyn.com/should-we-edit-genes-to-make-nicer-people

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.

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