Fundamental changes in human nature-relationship

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Leon Kass believes that allowing human cloning and genetic engineering will lead to "fundamental (and likely irreversible) changes in human nature, basic human relationships, and what it means to be a human being." Do you believe that human nature can change? Can the development of a new technology change it? What does he fear we are losing in the bargain? Please answer in 160 words or less.

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