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What does it mean?
Humanity lacks protection from harmful genetic traits.
In plain terms
There is no one to save the gene pool from bad genes.
What can you take from it?
Genetic flaws remain unchecked.

Where it applies

  • evolutionary discussions
  • health concerns

Putting it to work

  • consider genetic risks
  • support research

Questions to consider

  • How safe is our genetic future?

Another view

Lifeguards don't apply to genetics.

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