Perfecting People Through Biotechnology: The Implication of Human Enhancement for Society

Speakers

Roberta M. Berry J.D., Ph.D, Visiting Professor in Biotechnology, Law, Policy, and Ethics - Georgia State University College of Law
Maxwell J. Mehlman J.D.
Ronald Bailey, Science Correspondent, Reason Magazine

Document Type

Video

Date

9-21-2005

Abstract

From the beginning of time, humans have been trying to improve their minds and bodies through enhancement techniques… from cocoa leave to coffee, from education to exercise, from prayer to steroids. Today, new biotechnology drugs and devices offer unparalleled opportunities to eradicate disability, improve performance and modify appearance. As the possibilities of manipulating the human genome grown near, some welcome the prospect others oppose it some question whether we are prepared to cope with the implications for ourselves and society.

Institutional Repository Citation

Roberta M. Berry J.D., Ph.D, Maxwell J. Mehlman J.D. & Ronald Bailey, Perfecting People Through Biotechnology: The Implication of Human Enhancement for Society, Center for Law, Health and Society Events 1 (2005)
https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/health_events/1