Every Advantage Possible

by Eckhouse

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“You’re not the first parent to consider this path,” the doctor reassured her. “It’s natural to want every advantage for your child.”

The doctor’s office was finely appointed, though the temperature was noticeably low, almost hermetic. Kate’s prenatal scans had revealed a significant chance of at least three minor-grade birth defects, such as myopia and susceptibility to addiction.

“I know,” she resigned, “but won’t he or she be – boring?”

His smile was well rehearsed. “Of course not. We have the ability to include source material from multiple donors. The ultimate results, however, are still 5.5% dependent on good old fashioned luck.”

Kate’s reservations waned. “Multiple donors?”

“If you wish,” the doctor replied. “We can include material from a wide range of superlative donors – athletes, scientists, world leaders living or dead – your imagination is the only limit.”

Kate leaned closer. “Do we have to use Dan’s material at all?”

His smile was matter-of-fact. “Not if you don’t want to.”

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  1. Every Advantage Possible

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted about 1 month ago

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    Interesting foray into our genetic conundrum. There are so many ethical questions there.

  2. Every Advantage Possible

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

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    Ouch, just about the ultimate cut on her husband there at the end, though it would beg the question, why did she marry him? It all hints at a disturbing de-coupling of reproductive and relational components to human nature. Boy, I hope we never get here.

  3. Every Advantage Possible

    White Hat's Buddy Icon White Hat

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Bwahahaha! XD

  4. Every Advantage Possible

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ah, the promise of a better tomorrow. However, this can only become reality once we build robots to work at McDonald’s, unless those jobs are saved for those who cannot afford genetic enhancement or the occasional defects.

    I absolutely loved Gattaca, and this reminds me very much of that.

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