Down syndrome

Down syndrome and its future implications were discussed by Jamie Metzl on The Jordan Harbinger Show. Metzl addressed the ethical considerations of gene editing, suggesting that in the future, the occurrence of Down syndrome might become as rare as polio due to advancements in genetic engineering. He highlighted the ethical dilemmas this presents, such as making decisions about which types of people have the opportunity to live. This technology could lead to the prevention of conditions like Down syndrome, but it also raises significant ethical issues about the values guiding our use of such powerful technologies 1.