In my group’s pitch for Building Near Futures, we envision a future in which CRISPR technology, initially known for its controversial role in genetic manipulation and designer babies, takes on a new purpose: combating deadly viruses like the fictional Sudden Infant Death Virus (SIDVID-27). With traditional vaccines ineffective against SIDVID-27, we propose the use of CRISPR to edit the genomes of embryos, offering a potential shield against this devastating disease.
Despite initial societal resistance due to fears of inequality and genetic engineering, we will highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions to protect vulnerable populations. Drawing parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic, our pitch aims to explore the transformative potential of CRISPR in reshaping public attitudes and policies towards genetic intervention, ultimately presenting a hopeful vision for leveraging technology to safeguard human lives in the face of emerging health crises.
Like my project idea, my group’s scenario explores ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic intervention and societal attitudes towards emerging technologies. Here are some of the key links between the two assignments:
- Ethical Considerations: Both projects involve ethical considerations in advanced tech use. My group’s project focuses on genome editing consequences, while my own thesis examines AI commodification’s societal impacts, raising questions about tech advancement’s ethical boundaries.
- Societal Attitudes: My group’s project explores CRISPR’s transition to societal acceptance, paralleling responses to crises like COVID-19. Similarly, my own thesis will analyse shifts in attitudes toward AI commodification, crucial for understanding societal responses to emerging tech.
- Impact on Society: Both projects explore tech interventions’ broader societal impacts. My group’s project focuses on genome editing’s effects on public health and norms, while my own thesis examines AI commodification’s consequences on employment, privacy and inequality.
- Future Considerations: My group’s project envisions CRISPR’s role in future public health challenges, while my own thesis speculates on AI commodification’s future implications. Anticipating future trends is crucial for both projects to address potential challenges and opportunities.
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Although the science-focused subject matter of my group’s project for Building Near Futures may not directly correlate with my own project, it has been intriguing to contemplate how societal attitudes can undergo significant shifts within short periods, and the accompanying advantages and disadvantages. I look forward to exploring these dynamics further within the context of my own project.
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