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0 pointsKalium10y ago0 comments

It's a source of suffering that can be solved through genetic engineering of embryos that some group of people with resources will be inclined to address.

It is relevant because it precisely fits your criteria.

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zepto10y ago· 2 in thread

Sure but my point is that technology that empowers a small group of powerful people to reduce their suffering may end up increasing suffering overall.

KaliumOP10y ago

Yes. This is possible. You are completely correct.

Of course, this is in fact true for all values of $TOOL in "Given $TOOL, a bad thing may happen".

zepto10y ago

Sure - but the risks vary from tool.

Rich people editing their babies seems like it's more risky for society than most tools.

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