An Analysis of "Gattaca"

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This paper examines issues of genetic engineering. The view of a society in which genetic engineering has made it possible to produce biologically superior human beings, as portrayed in the film, is compared to the current reality. The benefits of such technological advances, as well as the dangers that they could bring, are addressed.

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"The social premise of the movie is based on the vision that advancements in the field of genetic engineering will enable the human beings to predetermine their genetic composition. Once this will become possible there will no longer be the need for any natural formation. As the technology will obviously not easily accessible for everyone, those who will be able to afford it will perfectly conceive their babies in a test tube. This will result in the formation of two broad classes around the world, the "Valids" who will be genetically perfect and the invalids who will be somewhat genetically defective. People with genetically perfect compositions will be better in terms of their performance and health and therefore will be considered superior as compared to other human beings."

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