Introduktion
Envision a parent stepping into a room resembling a conference chamber. Positioned on a table lies a sheet of paper adorned with a multitude of queries, each delving into aspects that many individuals yearn to wield control over.

The options span from hair color and skin tone to personality traits and various physical attributes, all neatly inscribed on the sheet.

Once these inquiries are meticulously answered, a baby materializes, precisely conforming to the described specifications. This newborn is in impeccable health and appears flawless in every conceivable way.

Innehållsförteckning
Paul S. Knoepfler
the Start of the Speech
the Problems with Designer Babies

Utdrag
The start of the speech
In the opening moments of his address, Knoepfler weaves a narrative that transports us fifteen years into the future, where we envision having a child who is referred to as a "natural baby" due to their absence of genetic alterations.

Within this narrative, he paints a picture of a society where Marianne's parents, by choosing not to engage in genetic modifications, find themselves marginalized and excluded from the social fabric.

Whether this tale is a product of reality or fiction, it undeniably prompts profound contemplation. It beckons us to ponder the potential scenario where, in fifteen years' time, the act of "crafting" one's offspring becomes a customary and conventional practice.

Consequently, declining to partake in this genetic customization might render one an outlier, leading to their exclusion from mainstream society—a notion both intriguing and unsettling.

The problems with designer babies
Designer babies offer a means for society to address issues without resorting to in-vitro technology, essentially enabling the creation of children with desirable traits while mitigating genetic diseases.

The process involves screening DNA for undesirable genes, which can then be eliminated, resulting in a baby with a set of entirely normal, healthy genes.