A prudent path forward for genomic engineering and germline gene modification

Strongly discourage, even in those countries with lax jurisdictions where it might be permitted, any attempts at germline genome modification for clinical application in humans, while societal, environmental, and ethical implications of such activity are discussed among scientific and governmental organizations. (In countries with a highly developed bioscience capacity, germline genome modification in humans is currently illegal or tightly regulated.)

This is a "path forward"? I'm in my 40's. Discussions about the "societal, environmental, and ethical implications" of germline engineering have been going on with some vigor since I was a kid. Does anyone really have anything new to bring to the table?

It's become pretty clear to me that these kinds of considerations evolve alongside technology, not ahead of it.

This is super important.

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