No-Gear-6423
No-Gear-6423 t1_j33jfyt wrote
Reply to comment by __WanderLust_ in Cancer Vaccine to Simultaneously Kill and Prevent Brain Cancer Developed by je97
Saying crispr is controversial is like saying dynamite is controversial. It's a tool that will change the world in many amazing ways, it is not in and of itself good or bad. The application of crispr has already improved the world and the lives of people in it. But as with any powerful tool, it could be used in an unethical way in the future.
If you haven't watched this video, I recommend it. (Fixed link)
If you prefer to read, this article might be more your speed.
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2018/11/08/gene-drives-promise-great-gains-and-great-dangers
No-Gear-6423 t1_j2asgkw wrote
Reply to comment by AftyOfTheUK in Once an Open Sewer, New York Harbor Now Teems With Life. Thank the Clean Water Act. by LCPhotowerx
The comment you are replying to is responding to an argument often brought up by conservative talking heads and libertarian weirdos on the internet. Obviously regulation is compatible with a free market.
No-Gear-6423 t1_j344bnb wrote
Reply to comment by flamingoeater in Missing NYC woman who vanished after New Year's Eve subway ride found safe by AmethystOrator
If you had picked up a woman at the bank that commenter would certainly be congratulating you. Incels got it rough I guess 😔