CRISPR is a technique used to edit genes. This thread reflects your thoughts about CRISPR as you gain new information. You will watch a series of TEDTalks that cover the spectrum of views from decidedly pro to decidedly negative, and one trying to find the middle ground. Thus, you will explore the arguments advocated by the presenters. Follow these instructions:
– Before watching the videos and without looking up any information on the topic, what are your present thoughts on CRISPR? Write a few sentences.
Watch this TEDTalk titled Changing the Human Story with CRISPR-Cas9. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGfh2nDDk0M ). After watching the video, type a paragraph reflecting on how the video influenced your ideas on CRISPR. Have your ideas changed? Why or why not? Use specific examples from the video.
– Then watch this TEDTalk titled The Ethical Dilemma of Designer Babies ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOHbn8Q1fBM ). Type another paragraph, following the same directions as for the first video.
– Finally, watch the TEDTalk titled What You Need to Know about CRISPR.( https://www.ted.com/talks/ellen_jorgensen_what_you_need_to_know_about_crispr?language=en ). Type another paragraph that follows the same directions as the first video.