Biotech
Biology and technology intertwine in the realm of biotech. Brain Computer Interfaces, "designer babies", CRISPR gene editing kits, and even cloning are innovations made possible by biotech, whether for good or for bad.
CRISPR is an innovative gene editing technology. The ethical considerations of gene editing are complex. While we have developed the ability to change human DNA to remove harmful genes that may cause illness and health problems for some, it is also a technology that can be used in nefarious ways, for instance to create "designer babies", a thought that many find repugnant and upsetting. How will we adapt to this biotech and decide how and when to deploy it?
Neuralink's BCI Neuralink, owned by ultra-wealthy Elon Musk, is a device implanted into the brain of users. This technology recently received approval from the FDA despite posing challneges to human agency, cognitive provacy, security, and more. This invasive technology has implications yet to be discovered.
Biofuel and Sustainable Energy Sources Biofuels are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels that have been harnessed by biotechnology.This fuel can be derived from plants and algae and often involves fermentation and other processes which have less harmful impacts on the planet when compared to fossil fuels.
