I think based on a few references, elements like the importance or the purpose of doing so is necessary. That way when a creator intends to make a baby, they understand the necessary components that they have to be aware of, such as why are they there? Or what do they want the baby to be capable of?
So i can imagine a future where morality and law is twisted to a point where people mix and match their baby like mcd instead of leaving it to gods hand
Speaking of which, it’d be super creepy if creators actually start making their babies without eyes or nose just like how Fai rejects the addition of mayo in his burgers haha
so imagine them doing it, so frequently, that they suit themselves to the consequences of doing so and it becomes a norm. Especially if the law is in favour of such actions because if anything, these babies are workforce that adds contributes resource to a country, mainly because they are built and programmed to do so.
When couples make babies now, it’s a very private and personal decision (yes, I know that parents may be pressuring them but inevitably it’s a personal decision). With Crispr we are making decisions that effect our entire species. Therefore, baby-making may no longer be private but in the public domain. The State may pressure you to make certain choices in the interest of the “greater community”.
I’m creating a wiki page for “Designer Babies” which will collect research for this topic and some ideas that emerge from this discussion.
The wiki page will act as a “Topic Wall” for future discussions involving designer babies. It functions as a role-model for the type of materials we can amass under topic headings for future jams.
