My Take on Cloning

Of the many discussions we have in class, cloning seems to be the more controversial. It steps on toes of religious people and scares the general public due to the dangers involved. I think it's a great thing and here's why.

Organ backups

We can clone individual organs and grow them in the lab. Imagine turning 70 and receiving a massive organ transplant that refreshes your organs that are akin to a healthy 20 year old. Or perhaps you have cancer or some sort of injury, replace the damaged tissues with 100% compatible organs that do not require medications to prevent your body from rejecting them.

Food

Already our food is genetically modified and essentially cloned so that we get the same great tasting tomatoes and carrots every time. It is already on going and continues to advance. This aids farmers as they can grow better crops by growing the same exact crops every year.

Ability to bring back the dead

Although a clone does not have the same mind as the original (tissue may be the same, ideas probably not), it may be possible to bring back wholly mammoths or dinosaurs. Can you imagine Einstein back in the laboratory where he left off?

I think its an interesting topic that will periodically make headlines for the next few decades. I personally think cloning will greatly advance during my lifetime, perhaps I'll have that new heart at 80.