This project has certainly been an eye opening and rewarding experience. I got to learn about a topic I was extremely interested in, and share it in a public form. So-- Where am I now?
How has my thinking evolved?
My thinking on this topic has definitely evolved quite a bit since I first started this research. I came in having a pretty open mind because I did not know much about the topic. I feel that I certainly know enough about genome editing to hold an opinion and keep up with a conversation about it. Seeing it from the perspective that I have, I think I have a lot to bring to the table concerning this topic.
Did I find an answer to my initial question?
No way! My initial question was: Is genetic engineering ethical? It is a complex question that can be answered in many different ways. I have learned a lot about why people argue whether or not it is ethical, but I do not think there can be a simple answer to this question.
What might I want to argue about this issue, with the new information I've gained?
I feel that if I was to discuss this topic in a research paper, I would definitely narrow my scope. Initially, my question was way too broad. I think a question such as "What rights do people have to genetic engineering technology?" or "How should genetic engineering technology be restricted?" are certainly more appropriate to the argument I would make in such a paper, which is that this technology should be allowed to change the genes of those carrying congenital diseases, or life threatening ones, but now to grant preferable traits i.e., eye color, hair color, etc. I also believe that this technology should be used as it is now, such as IVF, where embryos are scanned for viability to give a child to a family that struggles with conception.
I will definitely be continuing to look into this topic outside of this academic assignment.
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