As the author of 'The decline and fall of the Roman Empire', Edward Gibbon, stated 'All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance.' As we transcend into the 21st century, we can all look around us and see that transformations have been brought about in nearly every aspect of our lives. We are living in times where we constantly strive for new heights: to create the seemingly impossible, to break records, to make life easier. It is an undisputed fact that we have evolved in numerous ways and one can assuredly recognise the innumerous beneficial changes that...
is a classic example of what Gibbon's meant when he stated, "All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance". We, as human beings, have proved that we have the capacity and commitment to make the impossible a possibility, and the examples that we have given, merely a few of many, prove that humans have utilised this technology to further humanity's quality of life. Yes, we agree that there are those who abuse this technology, however the benefits of genetic engineering outweigh the harmful consequences by far. And in this case, the end does justify the means.