How do Rollin's ideas apply to genetic engineering?
My work on 'The Frankenstein Syndrome' addressed the ethical quandaries of genetically engineering animals. While acknowledging potential benefits, I urged caution. The ability to alter an animal's fundamental nature raises profound questions about its identity, its experience of suffering, and our moral responsibility. We must consider whether these modifications enhance or diminish the animal's well-being and whether they are ethically justifiable, given the potential for unintended consequences.
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