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RE: The solution to my āDecode the messageā challenge lies within the Nobel Prize for Medicine/Physiology from 1968.
I have a biology background... š I think you need to have the ability to think outside the box though.
Julian Savulescu, mentioned, in the first article above, that āVenterā is playing God, by creating new species.... If the intention is to create organisms for the greater good, then there is no problem? God gave us a beautiful mind, capable of creation. We create music, art, film everyday. Surely ābiological artā is not a sin?
Julian Salvulesci is an interesting man though. I have read a lot of his work on ethics in sport. He holds some interesting opinions.
I didn't have Savulescu on my radar. Let's see, if synchronicity will lead me to stumble upon him again :-D
To me, his quote in the article, sounds rather neutral, without taking judgement. Myself, I don't see a problem with this synthetic creation. "Playing god" is a hollow term to spread FUD among people.
Humans have played god since they lighted the first fire and learned how to produce and use tools. Humans have played god when they domesticated wolfs and bred them towards ridiculous dog races.
The difference with genetic engineering is that it can be precise, goal-directed and safe, if executed smartly.
The intentions of the people behind the technology are critical. A.I. Is another technology which has so many beneficial uses, yet, is dangerous in the wrong hands.