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Genetically Engineered Babies on the next Intelligence Squared U.S., Thursday, June 27th at 9pm

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Should we prohibit genetically engineered babies?

Parents can already screen a fetus for its sex and test for genetic diseases. The day when they can choose their child's height, eye color, and intelligence may be closer than we think. Is this a form of eugenics? Is it morally wrong for parents to engineer their babies, or is it morally wrong to deprive their children of the benefits of genetic enhancement?

Moderator: John Donvan Speaking for the motion: Sheldon Krimsky, Professor, Tufts University and Chair, Council for Responsible Genetics; Lord Robert Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor, Fertility Studies, Imperial College Speaking against the motion: Nita Farahany, Professor, Law and Genome Sciences and Policy, Duke University; Lee Silver, Professor, Princeton University and Author

Thursday, June 27th at 9pm on 88.9FM