In what circumstances, if any, do you support human cloning?

Many people criticize that human cloning technology is unsafe. The nuclear transfer technique that produced Dolly required 277 embryos, from which only one healthy and viable sheep was produced. Moreover, we do not know the long-term consequences of cloning. However, if we are allowed to use cloning, I support this in two circumstances here.

First, cure for diseases. Cloning technology or stem cell technology hold the promise of future cures for diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Let me cite my mother’s case. She has been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for the last 3 years. She doesn’t have any ability to call her son’s name. Yes, it’s me. She can’t call me “Taka” anymore. I wish cloning technology could be applied to my mother’s brain cell. I want to be called “Taka” by my mother.

I believe that the likely result of curing people of fatal disease is worth the cost.

Second, succession of technology and craftsmanship purposes. In an extreme case, old tech is simple. The longer time goes by, the more technology is sophisticated. For example, transistor radio uses simple technology; to the contrary, mobile phone with multiple functions is so complicated. Younger engineers need time to master the distinguished knowledge and enhance it. There is likelihood that it’s impossible to reach the master’s experience and to exceed it. As my wistful thinking, it’s beneficial to all of us to clone their brains. We can succeed their knowledge and enhance them.

In conclusion, cloning technology can benefit our society as a whole. This technology can contribute to cure diseases and improve technology.