Forever Learning Institute

In an age of rapidly advancing technology, genetics is playing an increasingly significant role in science and medicine. With these breakthroughs come profound and thought-provoking questions. Who owns our genes? Are GMO foods safe to eat? Is it ethical to create entirely new proteins to combat disease and genetic disorders? What are the caveats and concerns surrounding CRISPR technology? Should we create “designer babies”? What happens if insurance companies gain access to our genetic profiles? Are we, in some ways, playing God? Join me as we explore these questions and many more. (No prior knowledge of genetics is required to take this class.)