Question

If, by examining your family history and DNA, you could tell how long you would naturally live and which, if any, genetic conditions you would develop, would you want to know? Explain why or why not and whether you think access to this knowledge would be beneficial or detrimental to human advancement.

Answer 1

Well my family has a genetic condition but i wouldnt want to know about my chances of catching it. I would rather remain blind to how long and enjoy how long my life lasts. I wouldnt want to know because then I would feel like I have a time limit. By not knowing I can enjoy every breath i take. Also by not knowing I wont have to worry my kids about me. Like last time I had a cold they called a doctor and scheduled an appointment just for a few sneezes and coughs. Also if I told my kids then they would feel like they have a time limit on their lives to. I am just going to live my life to the best. Plus if anything does happen to me I am only like two minutes away from a hospital.