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Genetically Modified Babies/ Designer Babies - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Identity crises: People may feel pressured by parental expectations or society’s standards of “perfection.”
      - Changes in relationships: Pressure to date or befriend others with visible enhancements could increase social divides.
      - Psychological distress for those deemed “less enhanced,” or who fail to meet parental genetic expectations.
  - - - Individuals could be born with desired enhancements in intelligence, beauty, or athletic ability, potentially increasing self-esteem and perceived opportunities.
      - Customized health markers may reduce risks for certain lifestyle diseases or disabilities unrelated to inherited disorders.
      - Genetic modification may foster a sense of personal uniqueness or family pride in chosen traits
- - - - Social inequality could worsen, with “designer” communities emerging based on genetic status, leading to new forms of discrimination.
      - Sports, arts, and education may lose diversity as certain features become standardized.
      - Community culture may fragment, with local traditions and natural variation replaced by homogenized standards.
  - - - Schools and workplaces may adapt, offering “genetically matched” programs for those with enhanced cognitive or physical traits.
      - Possible decrease in bullying over appearance or ability differences if everyone can choose enhancements.
      - Local economies could thrive due to industries around genetic counseling, editing, and maintenance
- - - - Geopolitical competition could erupt, with nations vying for “superior” populations and technological advantage.
      - Genetic tourism may rise, with people traveling for unregulated, risky enhancements.
      - Human diversity may decrease, threatening cultural, biological, and ethical plurality worldwide.