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Black Mirror - 'San Junipero'
Life Extension and Virtual Afterlives: In the 'San Junipero' episode of Black Mirror, a virtual reality allows people to live on after death. This raises bioethical issues related to perpetual consciousness and the desirability of an artificial eternal life.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The Ethics of Memory Alteration: This film explores the implications of a procedure that can erase painful memories, bringing up questions regarding the ethics of altering one's mind and the importance of memories in shaping identity.
The Island
Human Cloning and Exploitation: The Island introduces a scenario in which human clones are grown for organ harvesting and surrogate motherhood, presenting ethical dilemmas about personhood, slavery, and the use of biotechnology.
My Sister's Keeper
The Morality of Saviour Siblings: This story deals with the bioethical controversy of conceiving a child to serve as a stem cell donor for a sick sibling, raising questions of medical consent, autonomy, and the purpose of life.
Gattaca
Genetic Determinism and Discrimination: Gattaca presents a world where genetic manipulation has become commonplace, leading to a new form of discrimination based on one's DNA. The story stimulates discussion on the ethical implications of genetic selection and enhancement.
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