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Genes and plays: bringing ELSI issues to life.
Karen H Rothenberg1, Lynn W Bush
1University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. krothenberg@law.umaryland.edu
Dramatic vignettes explore the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genetic technologies. These narratives reveal how genetics impacts identity and relationships, mirroring concerns across decades.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Genomic Technology
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- Genomic technologies present complex ethical challenges, altering personal identity and relationships.
- Dramatic narratives offer a unique method for exploring bioethical issues and their societal impact.
- Concerns regarding genetic technologies in theatre from 50 years ago parallel contemporary ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the influence of perceptions and relationships on genetics.
- To examine how genetics has influenced perceptions and relationships.
- To utilize dramatic vignettes as a tool for analyzing the impact of genetic innovations.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of dramatic vignettes, including two existing and one original.
- Staging of vignettes at the ELSI 2011 Congress and academic/health institutions.
- Application of case vignette methodology to research ethics.
Main Results:
- Dramatic narratives effectively illustrate diverse perspectives on genetic innovations.
- Historical theatrical concerns regarding genetics resonate with current ELSI debates.
- Vignettes highlight the enduring impact of genetic technologies on interpersonal dynamics.
Conclusions:
- Dramatic vignettes serve as a valuable tool for understanding the bioethical dimensions of genetics.
- The enduring relevance of past theatrical concerns underscores the persistent challenges in addressing genetic technology's societal impact.
- Creative approaches like dramatic vignettes can illuminate the complex interplay between genetics, identity, and relationships.
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