bioethical issues presented in the film Gattaca
Gattaca, a film by Andrew Niccol, takes place in the near future, in a time when genetic engineering technology is used to create a more perfect society. Gattaca’s main character, Vincent, is genetically inferior; he was conceived by natural birth, rather than genetically engineered, which means that throughout his life is guaranteed discrimination. Vincent has dreams of becoming a scientist at Gattaca, but being of natural birth, he has almost no chance of ever working there. ... As he works as a custodian at Gattaca, Vincent witnesses everyday life at Gattaca, and becomes determined to be a part of the Gattaca team. Although, being a degenerate, Vincent has basically no chance of ever becoming a part of the Gattaca team, because of the company’s harsh discrimination. ... Eugene has all the characteristic Gattaca wants for their employees, but never had any desire to be a part it.