The professor is teaching a class on scientific ethics. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
In your response, you should:
- Express and support your opinion.
- Contribute to the discussion in your own words.
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Professor: Next, we’ll discuss the possibility of reviving extinct species. As genetic engineering advances, it seems increasingly likely that, at some point in the future, species that have been extinct for a long time could be revived and reintroduced into nature. What do you think? Should scientists bring back extinct species? Why or why not?
Juan: I believe scientists should be encouraged to bring back species, even those that have been extinct for a long time. Keep in mind that humans are the main reason certain plant and animal species no longer exist, so we have a responsibility to revive them if possible. Doing so could create richer, more vibrant ecosystems across the planet.
Alice: Personally, I’m concerned about the possible side effects, so I don’t support it. We don’t know what will happen if a particular species is reintroduced, even in its original habitat. In fact, it could harm the populations of other species. Therefore, I think the potential risks could outweigh the benefits.