It is indeed quite a complex matter. For the first time we are having a discussion about the prospect of humans "programming" humans. Given the fact that, partly, humanity has evolved through epidemics, viruses, diseases and catastrophic events, it makes me think that this is not only about scientific progress and disease elimination. Illness, of any kind, has always been a problem for humanity. Thus, in my opinion, Oberon's remark about ensuring "universal application" is as true as the fact that progress doesn't always go hand in hand with prudent use of its applications. In Physics, for example, splitting the atom was an immediate consequence of understanding & deciphering the structure of matter but on a fine morning humanity heard Oppenheimer saying, "I have become death". I know that my comment sounds somehow "dark" or sort of but it is not my intention to turn this thread into a debate about bioethics. "My two cents", only. Cheers!
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