I want teh kotor 3 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) Well, it looks like the holy grail of genetics has been achieved: we've produces artificial life. Holy ****, this is epic. While there's some debate as to wheter this is actually "aritifical", goddamn is this impressive. What do you guys think? Is this "artificial"? Is it "right" from a moral standpoint? Edit: Sorry about the crappy second poll, I accidentally clicked "Enter." Edited October 26, 2009 by I want teh kotor 3 In 7th grade, I teach the students how Chuck Norris took down the Roman Empire, so it is good that you are starting early on this curriculum. R.I.P. KOTOR 2003-2008 KILLED BY THOSE GREEDY MONEY-HOARDING ************* AND THEIR *****-*** MMOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbjerg Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 He didn't create life though.. he "merely" transplanted it, which is interesting too, but not as grounbreaking. Is it morally right? well that's not for me to decide, I see no problem with controlled experiments though, I would however have a problem with companies and private firms creating artificial life in the name of profit. Fortune favors the bald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguars4ever Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Who needs scientists when this guy can turn water into funk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 If the process doesn't involve "quills, parchments, ink and ...uh..rags?" then it's artificial imo. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Humodour Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well, it looks like the holy grail of genetics has been achieved: we've produces artificial life. Holy ****, this is epic. While there's some debate as to wheter this is actually "aritifical", goddamn is this impressive. What do you guys think? Is this "artificial"? Is it "right" from a moral standpoint? From a complex systems point of view, there's nothing espeically amazing about creating life (besides that it's... complex). From the the perspective of a curious human however, it's pretty neat. Why would it be immoral? It's a bacteria. It's no more immoral than coding a genetic algorithm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Edit: Sorry about the crappy second poll, I accidentally clicked "Enter." I just thought your poll was biased He didn't create life though.. he "merely" transplanted it, which is interesting too, but not as grounbreaking. Indeed, doesn't look too different from the experiments with mammoth dna, trying to revive an extinct species. The moment he can inject completely artificially made dna on the other hand... “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 It's an interesting achievement but that article looks like it fails hard. Vitalism means only another living thing can produce life. But in this case he's cloning the DNA using a bacteria. If I may steal terminology from Oner if it's not done in a glass tube, or with hammers it's not artificial. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humodour Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) that article looks like it fails hard. Yes. The fact that it even mentions vitalism is hilarious. Vitalism was discredited centuries ago. It's pretty easy to replicate (or even create) DNA artificially without bothering to clone it inside a bacteria or virus, but I'm not sure why that even classifies as creating life or playing god - it's just a polymer, like rubber, plastic, or wood. Edited October 27, 2009 by Krezack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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