Towards an International Ethical, Social and Political Accord on Human Cloning and Human Species - Alteration
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| 11. 01. 2002
Abstracts from presentations at "Sixth World Congress of Bioethics"
Session Abstract
The new human genetic technologies present a threshold challenge
for humanity. If used properly they hold great promise for treating
disease and alleviating suffering. If abused they could open
the door to a powerful new eugenics that would objectify human
life and undermine the foundations of human society. The rapid
development of these technologies has created a civil society
deficit. Neither policy makers nor mass publics have had time
to fully understand the ethical, social and political stakes
and to consider appropriate responses. There are few broadly-based
popular institutions seeking to articulate and argue for human
genetics policies based on human rights, social justice and
global inclusion. In recent years advocates of a new eugenic
future for humanity have become increasingly vocal and explicit.
It is imperative that concerned leaders and others repudiate
this vision. Bans on the most dangerous eugenic technologies,
and regulation of other technologies to prevent abuse, need
not impede potentially beneficial medical research and applications.
The minimal core policies needed to protect our common human...
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