Gattaca personal response

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The film Gattaca directed by Andrew Niccol is a science fiction that discovers the overall effects of genetic engineering. This is shown through the idea of a imminent society compelled by eugenics, where hypothetical children are conceived within a world of genetic manipulation. By doing this, it ensures that the upcoming generation posses the finest hereditary traits to benefit the future.

I think the most important impact Gattaca has made for me is that I was fascinated with the likelihood of genetic enhancement that took place. Nearly all of the characters in this film underwent the process of having their DNA modified to eliminate flaws before birth. As a consequence this was perfecting the offspring of the future so that they could only have the best of best society possible. "They used to say that a child conceived in love has a greater chance of happiness. They don't say that anymore." My initial reaction throughout the film was majorly influenced across cultural circumstances of society’s idea to fill in the gaps of what they comprehend as “flaws”, or common imperfections, ...

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