Why should I abandon my liking for Transhumanism genetic engineering because of a man in the sky?

[edwest2]

If the only yardstick is to do what is possible merely because it is possible, THAT poses a huge moral problem.

The PP videos point out that man’s inhumanity to man can become normalized very quickly.

We aren’t as morally good or knowing as we suppose we are which is why we shouldn’t delude ourselves into thinking whatever we want will be good just because we want it. Yet, that is the basic principle of libertarianism.

You are correct…

May God help us!

The driving principle, or mindset, that started right after World War II was almost anything could be, or must be, done to avoid “technological surprise.” The V-1, the world’s first cruise missile, was expected before launchings began one week after D-Day. Yes, many were shot down but enough got through to cause damage in the London area. Just as that threat subsided, the supersonic V-2 rocket, carrying a one ton warhead, appeared. It could not be shot down, and it could not be heard until shortly after impact. Witnesses reported hearing “A large body traveling through the air” after impact. The Me-262 jet fighter was very fast and did its share of damage.

Now, today, in coordination with the various Intelligence agencies, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the Navy’s Office of Naval Research, still follow this guiding principle, which is instilled in the scientists recruited for such work.

For example, when British aerial reconnaissance spotted a V-2 rocket resting on a rail car in a remote area, the government’s science adviser dismissed reports that it was a rocket. It was too small, a decoy or perhaps a new type of barrage balloon. Based on the current state of the art, only solid propellant rockets were possible, and since the size of the rail car was known, this couldn’t possibly be a threat. It couldn’t travel far even if it was used. How wrong he was. He was unaware that it used liquid propellants until a recovered (crashed, minus a warhead) example showed how radical it was in terms of the technology of the time.

This idea of modifying human beings may be more advanced than currently known, or not. However, science fiction does sometimes have an effect on young minds who begin to imagine new possibilities, and go on to join the top secret world of human biological research.

Ed

 

[Peter_Plato]

However, science fiction does sometimes have an effect on young minds who begin to imagine new possibilities, and go on to join the top secret world of human biological research.

Ed

And those “young minds” are often too immature or oblivious to recognize far reaching implications of the biological research or, for that matter, even care, provided they are being adequately remunerated.

Nothing like anesthetizing against moral sentiments by constant exposure to hedonism.

 

[Della]

And those “young minds” are often too immature or oblivious to recognize far reaching implications of the biological research or, for that matter, even care, provided they are being adequately remunerated.

Nothing like anesthetizing against moral sentiments by constant exposure to hedonism.

Sounds like Malcolm’s statement in Jurassic Park: “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.”

 

[edwest2]

And those “young minds” are often too immature or oblivious to recognize far reaching implications of the biological research or, for that matter, even care, provided they are being adequately remunerated.

Nothing like anesthetizing against moral sentiments by constant exposure to hedonism.

“National security” is the buzzword. “You are doing research that will further National Security.” And no, most young scientists cannot see the myriad ways their technology could be weaponized. Or exploited in ways “unexpected” at the time.

Constant exposure to hedonism is the current Opiate Of The Masses. Science used to be presented in ways that inspired moral, ethical thought. I once considered an education in science as a way to help people. God had other plans.

“As Robert Oppenheimer, leader of the Manhattan Project which produced the bomb, lamented, 'We have sinned.”"

Ed