History should warn that quick fixes are not sustainable answers that lead to real satisfaction. Kenneth L. Garver and Bettylee Garver’s article on the history of negative eugenics is one example of how delicate the topic of human variation is. Counterarguments address what society deems as “normal.” Since there is discrepancy in that definition, it is nearly impossible to legitimize a rigid set of rules for everyone. Infact, many see any set of rules that hinders human enhancement to go against evolution. To rebut, is to recognize that every living person has the right to choose what kind of life they want to live so long as no harm will be done to others. Accordingly, human enhancement is powerful on an individual and societal level. If a greater understanding and appreciation of history is not applied to the decisions made, no innovation will be improvement. Therefore, as we move forward, human enhancement must be safeguarded as a influential yet dangerous tool that will undeniably change society for generations to come. So, extreme caution paired with controlled curiosity is the way to
History should warn that quick fixes are not sustainable answers that lead to real satisfaction. Kenneth L. Garver and Bettylee Garver’s article on the history of negative eugenics is one example of how delicate the topic of human variation is. Counterarguments address what society deems as “normal.” Since there is discrepancy in that definition, it is nearly impossible to legitimize a rigid set of rules for everyone. Infact, many see any set of rules that hinders human enhancement to go against evolution. To rebut, is to recognize that every living person has the right to choose what kind of life they want to live so long as no harm will be done to others. Accordingly, human enhancement is powerful on an individual and societal level. If a greater understanding and appreciation of history is not applied to the decisions made, no innovation will be improvement. Therefore, as we move forward, human enhancement must be safeguarded as a influential yet dangerous tool that will undeniably change society for generations to come. So, extreme caution paired with controlled curiosity is the way to