"Art and Science Share the Stage: Ferocius Beauty: Genome"
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Channel: Case Western Reserve University · 2008 · Education
Translating ELSI: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genomics. Liz Lerman Renaissance Hotel May 2, 2008 Choreographer Liz Lerman discussed and showed excerpts from her highly acclaimed performance project, Ferocious Beauty: Genome. From folk tales to scientists as choreographers, the piece takes an unconventional look at the nature of the genome and its impact. Lerman asks tough questions about the ethical, legal and social implications of genomics: why do we want to live so long? If we have the capacity to select what we want in our genes, what will happen to diversity? If perfection is possible, who decides what it is?
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