Bioengineered Ticks Make You Allergic to RED MEAT To Fight Climate Change

Dr. S. Matthew Liao, a professor of philosophy and bioethics at New York University, has proposed the concept of "human engineering" as a potential strategy to address climate change. In his 2012 paper titled "Human Engineering and Climate Change," co-authored with Anders Sandberg and Rebecca Roache, Liao explores biomedical modifications to humans aimed at reducing our environmental impact. 

One proposal involves inducing an aversion to red meat consumption. Given that livestock farming contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, Liao suggests that pharmacologically inducing mild intolerance to meat could decrease its consumption. This could be achieved through methods such as "meat patches," analogous to nicotine patches, which would stimulate the immune system to reject certain animal proteins, leading to a reduced desire for meat. 

Another idea is to reduce average human body size, as smaller individuals generally require fewer resources. Techniques like preimplantation genetic diagnosis could be used to select embryos with genes associated with shorter stature, or hormone treatments could be administered to limit growth in children. Liao argues that such reductions in size could lead to decreased food consumption, lower energy use, and reduced carbon footprints. 

Additionally, Liao discusses the possibility of enhancing human empathy and altruism through pharmacological means, with the aim of fostering more environmentally conscious behaviors. He emphasizes that these proposals are intended to be voluntary and are meant to complement, not replace, existing environmental strategies. 

While these ideas have sparked debate and criticism, particularly concerning ethical implications and feasibility, Liao maintains that exploring unconventional approaches is necessary given the urgency of the climate crisis. He posits that human engineering could serve as a supplementary measure alongside behavioral and market-based solutions to mitigate environmental challenges. 

Bioengineered Ticks Make You Allergic To RED MEAT To Fight Climate Change!?!?

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