Instigator / Pro
21
1460
rating
4
debates
12.5%
won
Topic
#3945

Genetic engineering has the potential to improve the quality of life for individuals and society as a whole, and its responsible use should be encouraged.

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
9
9
Better sources
6
6
Better legibility
3
3
Better conduct
3
3

After 3 votes and with the same amount of points on both sides...

It's a tie!
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
2
Time for argument
Two days
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
One month
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Con
21
1500
rating
1
debates
50.0%
won
Description

The ethics of genetic engineering is a debate topic that focuses on the moral considerations surrounding the use of genetic engineering technologies to modify the genetic makeup of living organisms. This can include things like using gene editing to treat genetic disorders in humans, creating genetically modified crops with improved yields, or even potentially creating new species of organisms. The debate over the ethics of genetic engineering often centers on questions of safety, fairness, and the potential consequences of using these technologies. Supporters of genetic engineering argue that it has the potential to bring about significant benefits for individuals and society, while opponents argue that it raises serious ethical concerns and may have unintended consequences.

Round 1
Pro
#1
Forfeited
Con
#2
Forfeited
Round 2
Pro
#3
Forfeited
Con
#4
Forfeited