Narrowing My Focus

Linforth, Pete. "Question Mark" 3/16/2015
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When your teacher includes in the assignment "limit yourself to 2 or 3" I can't help but laugh.  Very few students (even honors students) are so enthused about an assignment that they have difficulties "limiting" themselves to do less work.  But since my professor so graciously made us limit ourselves, I explored three of my questions instead of just two.

• Who has control of whether or not testing on embryos will continue?

It’s interesting to consider the practical steps that can be taken against this controversy.  People can voice their opinions all day long, but who is it that has the direct power to create change?

• What are the immediate risks of this technology spreading?

This question explores if this is a time sensitive debate and whether or not we have to come to a consensus right now.  Scientists say the technology is far from being usable.  Does that mean there are no immediate consequences?

• Were there protests in China or at the university?

Much of my research so far has revolved around what many Americans think and what white scientists think.  What was the reaction from the general public of China?  Does their culture incline them to freak out as well?