Paul Knoepfler: The ethical dilemma of designer babies

About this film

Creating genetically modified people is no longer a science fiction fantasy; it's a likely future scenario. Biologist Paul Knoepfler estimates that within fifteen years, scientists could use the gene editing technology CRISPR to make certain "upgrades" to human embryos — from altering physical appearances to eliminating the risk of auto-immune diseases. In this thought-provoking talk, Knoepfler readies us for the coming designer baby revolution and its very personal, and unforeseeable, consequences.

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TED.com

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Tedtalks;TED;Talks;AIDS;CRISPR;DNA;HIV;TEDx;biology;biotech;children;choice;discovery;genetics;health;humanity;identity;innovation;molecular biology;nature;parenting;policy;science;social change;society;technology;TEDxVienna;2015

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