Im really bored so I will respond, what advantages does cloning have here? You still have the genetic engineering portion and that is where we start to see a possibility of humans and human species derivatives that may be questionable. I also feel the need to point out that this type of thing can be done with "natural" births very easily, and probably is. Additionally no one seems to notice that this scenario is not bad because of any bio-ethical issues, its bad because we shouldnt go around making elite killing squads regardless of bio-tech.
Cloning themselves out of vanity? Superhuman armies? What element of vanity is quenched by having someone exist who is a genetic copy. In case no one has figured this one out, clones are people to, they are not robots who are going to grow up and be paraded around on leashes. Do you honestly think that is what cloning will do? Clones are people to, just like twins are people. OK, superhuman armies? I think this is another example of a few to many sci-fi movies. Keep in mind that a clone doesnt not mature in a week with the instincts of a killer marine and the tactical knowledge to boot even if they were cloned form said marine. And where does superhuman come in? Thats genetic engineering not cloning. And if you just want to engineer than cloning doesnt really have an advantage over "natural" births. In addition, lets assume that we can create superhuman armies in a week, why would it be Iraq and Syria? Why not us? We have a lot more money and a lot bigger base to produce from. So think before you watch your next sci-fi movie, re: Gattaca.
OK while this may not be incredibly useful in of itself it does show that we now have the capability for truly miraculous things. I have no doubt that someone here will accuse me of wanting to play God or something similar but I personally feel that the benefits of genetic manipulation far exceed and potential problems. Milk that is naturally fortified with every single protein needed? Foods that produce their own pesticides that affect insects? The possibilities are truly endless. Now, all we need is some penguins switch a few things around and boom, flying penguins, oh yeah!
While it is true that genetic anomalies can produce the combination that will stop the next "Ultimate Life Ending Plaque Of Doom" it can just as easily create combinations that are worse off and more frequently does. This explanation is similar in logic to running around in a field to avoid getting hit by falling rain. Regardless of where you run you still have equal chance but by some odd logic people see a moving target as less likely to be hit. Additionally your last point about viruses points out that our evolution is not going to be able to naturally keep up with the new ULEPD.
I did not say DNA was the only factor in the shaping of a human being, to the contrary I stated that DNA does not create the same person. I was referring to the twins analogy in the genetic sense not the environmental. I whole heartedly agree that the environment is a major shaping factor, however, it is interesting to note that in studies on identical twins who were raised apart many characteristics such as interests and habits were similar.
I don't think we should be forced to "leave technology on the shelf". When medicine came into practice some argued that we should let them die as it was "natural order" or "God's will". I think that looking back we'll find opposition to cloning just as ludicrous. But asides from the stem cells and organs, why would you want to clone? Would there be a point to having a genetic copy of yourself? Even in the event of say an infant that died early and the parents wanted the same one, it is not like you are creating the same person, you are creating a genetic copy, similar to a twin.
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Im really bored so I will respond, what advantages does cloning have here? You still have the genetic engineering portion and that is where we start to see a possibility of humans and human species derivatives that may be questionable. I also feel the need to point out that this type of thing can be done with "natural" births very easily, and probably is. Additionally no one seems to notice that this scenario is not bad because of any bio-ethical issues, its bad because we shouldnt go around making elite killing squads regardless of bio-tech.
Cloning themselves out of vanity? Superhuman armies? What element of vanity is quenched by having someone exist who is a genetic copy. In case no one has figured this one out, clones are people to, they are not robots who are going to grow up and be paraded around on leashes. Do you honestly think that is what cloning will do? Clones are people to, just like twins are people. OK, superhuman armies? I think this is another example of a few to many sci-fi movies. Keep in mind that a clone doesnt not mature in a week with the instincts of a killer marine and the tactical knowledge to boot even if they were cloned form said marine. And where does superhuman come in? Thats genetic engineering not cloning. And if you just want to engineer than cloning doesnt really have an advantage over "natural" births. In addition, lets assume that we can create superhuman armies in a week, why would it be Iraq and Syria? Why not us? We have a lot more money and a lot bigger base to produce from. So think before you watch your next sci-fi movie, re: Gattaca.
OK while this may not be incredibly useful in of itself it does show that we now have the capability for truly miraculous things. I have no doubt that someone here will accuse me of wanting to play God or something similar but I personally feel that the benefits of genetic manipulation far exceed and potential problems. Milk that is naturally fortified with every single protein needed? Foods that produce their own pesticides that affect insects? The possibilities are truly endless. Now, all we need is some penguins switch a few things around and boom, flying penguins, oh yeah!
While it is true that genetic anomalies can produce the combination that will stop the next "Ultimate Life Ending Plaque Of Doom" it can just as easily create combinations that are worse off and more frequently does. This explanation is similar in logic to running around in a field to avoid getting hit by falling rain. Regardless of where you run you still have equal chance but by some odd logic people see a moving target as less likely to be hit. Additionally your last point about viruses points out that our evolution is not going to be able to naturally keep up with the new ULEPD.
I read that the combat system from the first two games will be replaced by a real time one. What mad fiend has conspired to do this?
I did not say DNA was the only factor in the shaping of a human being, to the contrary I stated that DNA does not create the same person. I was referring to the twins analogy in the genetic sense not the environmental. I whole heartedly agree that the environment is a major shaping factor, however, it is interesting to note that in studies on identical twins who were raised apart many characteristics such as interests and habits were similar.
I don't think we should be forced to "leave technology on the shelf". When medicine came into practice some argued that we should let them die as it was "natural order" or "God's will". I think that looking back we'll find opposition to cloning just as ludicrous. But asides from the stem cells and organs, why would you want to clone? Would there be a point to having a genetic copy of yourself? Even in the event of say an infant that died early and the parents wanted the same one, it is not like you are creating the same person, you are creating a genetic copy, similar to a twin.