Genetic Engineering

Change the Scientist, Don't Stop Progressive Science

De: OSHO

Narrado por: OSHO

While in the world of literature and film, mad scientists create monsters like "Frankenstein” and almost all religions are promoting skepticism towards science and the fear of manipulating human beings, reality has bypassed such concerns long ago. Osho has a unique view – supporting science, specifically genetic science – but as a conscious science.

While acknowledging the fear that genetics can fall into the hands of totalitarian governments, Osho addresses this issue in a much wider context – going beyond the fear. “The first is, never act out of fear. If man had acted out of fear, there would have been no progress possible.” This is a very thought-provoking talk by Osho. According to him the world can be such a beautiful place, certainly there are risks and dangers, and still it is worth to take the risks. Humanity has everything to gain and nothing to lose. The risks are worth taking. With consciousness, with awareness.

“Life cannot allow itself to be destroyed – it is going to give tremendous resistance. In that resistance is hidden the birth of a new man, of a new dawn, of a new order, of the whole of life and existence.” (Osho)

From the series: The New Dawn, Chapter #21

Osho Talks – from original recordings of live events with Osho and his audience of seekers and friends from around the world. Recorded at the Osho International Meditation Resort, Pune, India.

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This is about the ethical implications of genetic engineering.

Osho addresses concerns about genetic engineering: he basically says that science needs to move forward and that humanity is in need of genetic engineering. Osho's concern is that technology and everything else will be upgraded but mankind will have remained the same. This topic could be argued either way. Osho suggested that we put someone in charge and make sure that the program is run properly but with the way the world is being run nowadays I beg the question if we could even trust the people nominated to this position. I'm sure the military and governments have already been doing this for a long time anyways but when it's rolled out to the general public I'm not certain if that would be a good thing given the leadership. Osho said "Why not engineer Einsteins and have them live 300 years?" I'd mention what's stopping the powers that be from creating test tube babies that never knew the love of a mother that are absolutely prepared to unleash violence upon the human race. Genetic engineering would be great if we could guarantee that it was done in such a way that would not be abused. Science will move forward regardless of our feelings one way or the other.