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If it were scientifically possible to determine that your unborn child had an 87% chance at becoming a psychopath, but you had the option of genetically correcting it, would you do it?

Asked by Hypocrisy_Central (26879points) September 7th, 2011

Hypothetically let say in the near future genome mapping takes big leaps. They can determine off certain gene sequences which unborn child will have more than 87% chance of eventually being a psychopath. There was a mix up at the lab, your child was screened for it instead of the intended child and your child had the ”psycho sequence”. They tell you that they have an experimental procedure where they can genetically alter the developing child to make him/her more docile and less likely to end up a killer, supposedly. Would you go for it, or take your chances with a regular birth and just be more diligent checking for any hint of psychopathology, or acute aggression?

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