When one thinks about what it is to be human many important characteristics and factors are often times over looked. Once one understands what it is to be human then the concept of the use of genetic manipulation will be carefully examined in the way in which it utilized. If a child is on his or her dying bed and to save the child’s life a transplant of some sort is needed. What needs to be considered is it justifiable to then create another human being, through the process of genetic manipulation for the sole purpose of using his or her organs only. Although with the proper use of genetic manipulation many cures for diseases and illness can be discovered, what must be examined and explored is the consequences of genetic manipulation and how …show more content…
During this essay, as the primary source and for one to understand what it is to be human and having the Factor X, concepts from Francis Fukuyama author of Human Dignity will be shared. Factor X is a human being needs to be political, the moral values they chose to embrace, the choices they make, and the emotions that they experience are all variables that make Factor X. As secondary sources views from Benjamin Hale the author of The Best American Science and Nature Writing will be used to expand on what it is that makes something or someone human, Mae-Wan Hoe the author of Genetic Engineering Dream or Nightmare? Which will discuss the negative consequences of genetic manipulation that can lead to negative consequences affecting social and economic stability, and A. Hughes the author of Ecological Consequences of Genetic Diversity, which will provide views that