Gattaca Genetic Manipulation

n the near future, people will be able to genetically modify their child’s genes to have the best chance for ideal DNA. At least, that’s what Gattaca is saying. Made in 1997, this film focuses on Vincent, whom was born naturally, without his genes being modified. HIs natural birth causes discrimination towards him and prevents him from working at Gattaca, a space program. He takes Jerome’s identity, who is a nearly perfect genetically modified person. Jerome had an accident, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down, and therefore not fit for desirable work, regardless of his perfect genes. Along the way, he falls for Irene, another genetically modified person, who knows nothing about Vincent, who is going by Jerome’s identity. After the officer …show more content…
Especially with genetics relating to looks, there is bound to be some degree of conflict. In concern to diseases and illnesses, genetic manipulation and selection could be beneficial. However, natural processes need to be considered. The earth is already becoming overpopulated with people. If genes are selected that decrease the number of people born with diseases, then the number of people would just continue to grow. Genetic manipulation most likely wouldn’t be available to second and third world countries (yet another example of how humans love to discriminate, second and third are often less desirable places and status’ than first). Eventually the people, ideas, and wealth of first world countries will dominate the world. This would result in the majority of the population being genetically engineered to be as close to perfect as possible. After a while, the earth would become much too crowded and we would probably try to colonize another planet. Naturally this new planet would also get overpopulated and its natural order could get damaged, just like we have done to earth. So while it could benefit humans, I think we need to think about the effect on things other than