Genetic Research

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As mankind ventures beyond the Information Age, certain events will shape the next century. Philosopher and environmental activist Jeremy Rifkin, in his book "The Biotech Century: Harnessing the Gene and Remaking the World", believes that the next century will be shaped by biotechnology. This paper analyzes the ongoing debate concerning genetic research and compares Rifkin's point of view to those who believe that genetic research is more beneficial than detrimental to mankind.

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"Rifkin asserts that genetic discrimination would be a potential negative implication of the Biotech Century. To prove his idea that this could be a future dilemma, he advises that this discrimination already exists today. For an example, Rifkin refers to a database used by the Orthodox Jewish community that allows young men and women to choose partners with genotype in mind (544). He asserts that databases such as these will increase in popularity and cause discrimination. "There is increasing talk of government mandating genetic testing of couples seeking marriage licenses" (545). He contends that individuals with potentially unsatisfactory genetic profile will be discriminated against when trying to find a marriage partner."

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