Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 4:37 AM
LA Discussion Question
Should science be used to artificially improve someone's intelligence or external appearence?In my opinion, Science should be used for these purposes but only if an individual agrees to it. Besides, Science existed in the first place to help mankind overcome challenges he encounters. If an individual willingly agrees to use Science for these purposes, then I guess that there is no one who can refuse.
Science can help mankind in ways that we cannot imagine. Can you imagine how many mentally challenged people will benefit from improved intelligence? Just think about it:If a mentally challenged person uses Science to alter his intelligence, then he would be able to live among us. He will be respected as a person. He will be defined as"normal". He will never be offended again...
Then again, "playing God" is something that revolts the natural order of things. It may just happen that the "improved" mentally challenged people may have mental regression. After all, life cannot always be happily ever after. In this case, they should be well-prepared for setbacks that may occur.
In conclusion, I must state that Science is a tool that assists us throughout our life but we must remember not to abuse all the priviledges and blessings it provides.
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At February 15, 2009 at 6:27 AM,
joshua said…If you were given a chance too change your appearance or intelect to a higher level, would you do so? It is your choice, according to your statement. what if something is wrong like committing suicide, would you do it just because it is your personal choice?
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At February 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM,
diamond dude said…Well, isn't life like that. You make a decision and if no one stops you, you carry it out. I am not saying suicide is correct, in fact, I did not even mention suicide in the first place. Suicide is of course wrong but in other cases, it really is up to what someone decides to do. That is what I am saying.
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At February 16, 2009 at 6:59 AM,
joshua said…Isn't suicide a little bit related to Charlie's experience? He somehow 'killed' his happiness.
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At February 17, 2009 at 4:03 AM,
Aolunese said…Charlie did not "kill" his happiness, he just did not understand intelligence and happiness correctly in the first place. Maybe if he knew he has to choose happiness and intellect from the start, he would have chosen happiness.
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At February 17, 2009 at 4:28 AM,
joshua said…Really? He was mentally challenged in the start. How was he able to choose? He would have must well not choose anything.
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At February 18, 2009 at 2:07 AM,
Aolunese said…i am saying MAYBE!!!!!!!!
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At February 25, 2009 at 4:45 AM,
Zhang Haowei Elvis said…Hi, this is Elvis, and you have a cool blog! I am writing just hours after my defeat in ANGLES, but don't worry, I will not be in too bad a mood. Anyway, you said that "Science existed in the first place to help mankind overcome challenges he encounters. If an individual willingly agrees to use Science for these purposes, then I guess that there is no one who can refuse", with reference to whether science should be used to artificially improve someone's intelligence. But have you thought: Won't this be unfair to those who cannot afford it? Will a person still be considered smart after everyone has undergone the operation?
Anyway, you have a nice blog.
Cheers,
Elvis.
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