So on DNA evidence alone, insurers refuse to cover cancer treatment. When it turns out that there was indeed cancer, and we're cured of it, insurers refuse to cover us. You are correct: insurance companies are businesses, and their primary interest is to make a profit. So we should ask ourselves, why is it reasonable that we as a society entrust our health to an entity that is not interested in maintaining it? Without the genetic screening, your family would have potentially suffered the loss of many lives. That, outside of the money lost because of noncoverage, is a win in my opinion.
The other side would be the same regardless of the inclusion of genetic screening. You survived cancer so according to their evidence you are more likely to get cancer again and thus are a bad business risk.
Your final question is a whole other discussion. Who do you propose would step in for the insurance companies? The government? The same government that you allude shouldn't have your DNA because they will arrest you in error?
Oh and the bit about entrusting your DNA to the government. Well, maybe you aren't the type to commit a "known crime". But maybe the government will use your DNA to associate you with one. Or maybe a clerical error will convict you. Then, all of a sudden, someone who has no otehr reason to be a suspect will get convicted. A clerical error could convict me or anyone else today, regardless of the involvement of DNA evidence. I stand behind my theory that DNA will overwhelmingly free the innocent, not convict in error.
As someone who was adopted with little recourse to research my family history, having a scan similar to this would be helpful in determining not only predisposition but also to some degree where my ancestry lies.
Oh no, the government will have my DNA! So what? More than likely the DNA will exclude me from any list of suspects because frankly I am not the type to commit a known crime. But if I ever find myself in that boat, I deserve to get caught and punished accordingly.
Oh no, the insurance companies will reject me! So what? Insurance companies are businesses. I would love to live in the fantasy world where people can pay some cash upfront and some company would pay for any medical condition down the line but that isn't even remotely reasonable.
Oh no, the aliens will know who to probe first! So what? I, for one, welcome our big probe-wielding overlords. With the practice I have had, I can handle any probe they want to shove in.
The Developer section on There's existing site is not the same as the future API that they will release to allow for creating interactive objects and "worlds".
Now, you can create new 3D objects or skin existing objects. In the future, you will be able to use the API to create more complex objects and places.
"Build Your Own World: The entire world is also up for grabs. There expects to release an open API for C++ developers, along with the ability to use Flash, and their own ThereScript language (based on the open-source Lua language) to create separate worlds. There expects that this will allow almost anyone to create their own massively multiplayer game, without having to reinvent the coding wheel for each world."
As will Series 1 Tivo's once they are upgraded to v3.0, slowly rolling out now. And it still needs the phone (or a net connection) to download local-specific channel information.
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So on DNA evidence alone, insurers refuse to cover cancer treatment. When it turns out that there was indeed cancer, and we're cured of it, insurers refuse to cover us.
You are correct: insurance companies are businesses, and their primary interest is to make a profit. So we should ask ourselves, why is it reasonable that we as a society entrust our health to an entity that is not interested in maintaining it? Without the genetic screening, your family would have potentially suffered the loss of many lives. That, outside of the money lost because of noncoverage, is a win in my opinion.
The other side would be the same regardless of the inclusion of genetic screening. You survived cancer so according to their evidence you are more likely to get cancer again and thus are a bad business risk.
Your final question is a whole other discussion. Who do you propose would step in for the insurance companies? The government? The same government that you allude shouldn't have your DNA because they will arrest you in error? Oh and the bit about entrusting your DNA to the government. Well, maybe you aren't the type to commit a "known crime". But maybe the government will use your DNA to associate you with one. Or maybe a clerical error will convict you. Then, all of a sudden, someone who has no otehr reason to be a suspect will get convicted. A clerical error could convict me or anyone else today, regardless of the involvement of DNA evidence. I stand behind my theory that DNA will overwhelmingly free the innocent, not convict in error.
As someone who was adopted with little recourse to research my family history, having a scan similar to this would be helpful in determining not only predisposition but also to some degree where my ancestry lies.
Oh no, the government will have my DNA! So what? More than likely the DNA will exclude me from any list of suspects because frankly I am not the type to commit a known crime. But if I ever find myself in that boat, I deserve to get caught and punished accordingly.
Oh no, the insurance companies will reject me! So what? Insurance companies are businesses. I would love to live in the fantasy world where people can pay some cash upfront and some company would pay for any medical condition down the line but that isn't even remotely reasonable.
Oh no, the aliens will know who to probe first! So what? I, for one, welcome our big probe-wielding overlords. With the practice I have had, I can handle any probe they want to shove in.
Possibly because it was released in 2002 and nominated last year?
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PalmOne (Neo)
PalmSource (The Source)
Who knew The Matrix runs on under 16MB?
I'd hate to have people think that no one on slashdot actually reads what was written.
(the top three are winners and will be printed)
I hear from reliable sources that it is not in fact Darth Vader. Instead, it is William Shatner in a Darth Vader mask.
Maybe if you would buy real glasses, your things wouldn't get lost, stepped upon, dropped or stolen.
The Developer section on There's existing site is not the same as the future API that they will release to allow for creating interactive objects and "worlds".
Now, you can create new 3D objects or skin existing objects. In the future, you will be able to use the API to create more complex objects and places.
Since you didn't finished the article:
"Build Your Own World: The entire world is also up for grabs. There expects to release an open API for C++ developers, along with the ability to use Flash, and their own ThereScript language (based on the open-source Lua language) to create separate worlds. There expects that this will allow almost anyone to create their own massively multiplayer game, without having to reinvent the coding wheel for each world."
As will Series 1 Tivo's once they are upgraded to v3.0, slowly rolling out now. And it still needs the phone (or a net connection) to download local-specific channel information.