Part I
TOPICS FOR CRMCAL THINKING AND WRITING
1. By the end of the second paragraph did you think that the British are probably right to be cautious, to require approval for all requests fibi1/4 PGD? Explain your position.
2. The fourth paragraph talks, by way of example, about avoiding obesifj and "cognitive problems." At this stage in your reading of the essay, du you find yourself saying "Great, let's go for it," or were you thinkin "Wait a minute"? Why?
3. Do the fifth and sixth paragraphs pretty much set forth your responsA If not, what is your response?
4. Does Bill McKibben's view, mentioned in the seventh paragraph, re sent your view? If not, what would you say to McKibben?
5. If you are a believer in any of "the biblically derived faiths," does comment in paragraph 15 allay whatever doubts you may have about the acceptability of human genetic improvement? Explain.
6. In his final paragraph Green says, "I acknowledge the risks." Are satisfied that he does acknowledge them adequately? Explain.
Part II
TOPICS FOR CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING
1. Do you believe that in his first paragraph Hayes fairly summarizes Green's essay? If your answer is no, what are your objections?
2. Does the prospect raised in paragraph 6 frighten you? Why, or why not?
3. In his final paragraph Hayes speaks of "huge risks." What are these risks? Are you willing to take them? Why, or why not?