Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy

Gattaca and the Ethics of Reproduction (1x22)

Air date: Jan 01, 2018

Dive into the ethical questions of “designer babies,” genetic manipulation, and human evolution at the heart of the movie Gattaca, a film which NASA once considered one of the most plausible sci-fi films ever made. Then, turn your attention to a similar issue as you explore the philosophical and scientific ins and outs of cloning, via the Canadian TV show Orphan Black.