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  • Essay / Gattaca questions the wisdom of allowing genetics...

    In the film Gattaca directed by Andrew Niccol questions the ability to allow genetic potential, calculated by birth, to establish the destiny of a individual. Determining a person's destiny proved impossible and absurd, as humanity was defined by its ability to make decisions about its own future. The film exposes the problems of a genetically modified society. The development of scientific technologies has progressed to such an extent that immediately after birth, the fate of an infant can be identified by a simple blood sample. This provides insight into the person's future and the possibility of discrimination: “…no longer determined by social status or the color of your skin. Discrimination has now become a science. Gattaca society was divided into two classes of able-bodied and disabled. “Gattaca is a story of the triumph of the human spirit and the triumph of the will.” Since birth, Vincent was disadvantaged by an invalid identity that deemed him unworthy of his father's name. According to his DNA profile, Vincent will have a life devoid of any success. The belief that it is purely DNA that distinguishes a human being meant that Vincent undoubtedly had no chance of realizing his lifelong dream: space travel. Even Vincent's biological family reiterated his incompetence to succeed: "Let's be real...the only way to see the inside of a spaceship is to clean it...". Because of the ability of genetic perfection to intervene in his future, Vincent's invalid identity was inevitable: "my real resume was in my cells." However, Vincent didn't let his DNA that labeled him "invalid" define his future. Through his deep commitment to fulfilling his life...... middle of paper ...... mission repeatedly, to ensure that the missions would continue. Furthermore, "Dr. Lamar's son did not have all the science and technology he had promised." This implementation of the DNA modification process is not always one hundred percent credible, as Dr. Lamar's son may have been born with genetic defects that were supposed to be eradicated. In conclusion, the technological advancements made in the world of Gattaca to create a perfect society have demonstrated the problems and flaws associated with "measured at birth" destinies. It was evident that for an individual to flourish, it is their human will and spirit of character that are more important than their DNA. The film shows that no DNA structure can ever fully determine a human being's potential and that by allowing such action to take place, it only calls into question individuals' control over their own. life..