Should we edit the germline without future consent?
Gene editing with CRISPR is often called a revolution, but I'm still uneasy about using it on human embryos to eliminate inherited diseases. We can fix sickle cell anemia, yes, but who decides where the line is between curing and enhancing? The technology is powerful yet irreversible, and I feel we rush ahead without enough public debate on the ethics. Should we really change the germline for future generations without their consent?