By reprogramming skin cells into brain cells, scientists gain new insights into mental disorders
While there is a lot of potential for good that can come from this technology, I fear what some might use this ‘power’ to do. Lately it seems like any “abnormality” within a person’s mental processes must be classified and treated. This technology could further what I see as an attempt to homogenize humanity, removing those factors that make individuals unique. While I’d love to see better medications for disorders like schizophrenia, Down’s Syndrome, and severe (not able to function in the real world) autism, I’m frightened of a day in the future when we start treating mild autism and other psychological “quirks” as diseases that need to be cured.
