Given the fact that we can create artificial DNA, we can manipulate genes and create molecules with all science combined it should be possible to create "Artificial Soldiers" to go into battle for "natural" people,should we?
2007-02-14 04:34:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It would probably not be very smart to artificially create a subservient class of "sub-humans" and then arm them.
There are so many ethical and moral issues here I don't even know where to start.
2007-02-14 04:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dendryte88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in all honesty, it doesn't matter what happened before the big bang. Some people believe that there was nothing before the big bang, and others believe that "our" big bang is just one of the endless cycles of big bangs that will occur over time. In any case, I think it's entriely possible that there is live somewhere else in our universe. I think that the technology humans have been able to create in such a short period of time is truly remarkable. Before you question our technological abilities, consider this. The universe is 13.7 billions of years old. For the sake of argument, let's say we're on one side, and the other intelligent beings are on the other side. Our Earth is just 4.5 billion years old. We are separated from other galaxies by millions or even billions of light years away. Even if we were separated by just 10000 light years, if they sent out some sort of signal now, or maybe 5000 years ago, we wouldn't even get it until some number of years later. I find it hard to believe that another universe will have evolved in the exact same way as ours, so there may be life, but not necessarily "intelligent" life. For the most part though, especially nowaday, I don't think we should have the right to call ourselves "intelligent" life. Way too many idiots. Before searching for more idiots who claim to be intelligent, we should fix our own. And about your thing relating to creation. I think if we were the only intelligent life, you would actually be supporting the ideas of evolution. If there was a god who created the universe, why would he pick this point out of every other possible location in the universe to create humans. And if he created us here, why wouldn't he create us everywhere? I think that if there were humans here, but not on the other planets or whatever, it would support evolution. The conditions were just right on our earth to allow the organisms to develop the way they do. The length of our year, how much sunlight we recieve, The suitable temperature for survival. Think about it. The way plants respond the same way throughout a 4 season year. They bud in the spring, blossom in the summer, changes color in the fall, and survive through the winter. This is perfect for the earth we live on. If any of those factor were different, they wouldn't have been able to survive, and therefore a different, more successful organism would be prospering and able to reproduce.
2016-05-23 22:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really question whether or not we could consider a cloned or genetically engineered human being an "Artificial Person". As long as they are indistinguishable from a human in all respects, they couldn't be treated otherwise. Androids or robots with consciousness or limited intelligence would be closer to "artificial" people. Even so I would seriously question using them to "fight our wars" for the simple reason that we would be more inclined to try to address things by going to war. Take the "skin" our of the game in terms of human lives cost, and war becomes more of a sport or a business. Frightening.
2007-02-14 04:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can create artificial DNA, then all you have to do is make some, put it under an ultraviolet light and make sure there is a blood cell in there, and put it in an unfertilized egg that is related to humans. By egg I mean animal egg. Insert the DNA through a small crack (you'll have to do this yourself.)
2007-02-14 04:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well DNA handling is fine, But what is crucial is imparting life. This is not achieved yet in science and possibly will never be achievable by science. So answer is may be they can grow artificial bodies but cannot make them move or impart life.
2007-02-14 04:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by bgnbgnbgn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure.We can create artificial people by cloning .Idon't know the exact method but it has something to do with DNA and genes.
2007-02-14 04:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Christine$hotbabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artificial People?? Of course, just look at Anna Nicole.
2007-02-14 04:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by GJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technology is continuing to advance. One day we might create artificial people.
2007-02-14 04:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by RedCloud_1998 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly-one who knows. We may be able to create APs but they will surely have consciousness.
Aren't we just biological robots?
2007-02-14 04:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of now it is still SF but may happen in future but don't be too sure about their willingness to sacrifice themselves for our sake. They may turn against us!
2007-02-14 04:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋