Genetic Potential In Gattaca

Gattaca challenges the wisdom allowing genetic potential determined from birth to decide the future of an individual?

Genetic potential. What does this phrase mean to our society? Simply an aspect of the future to most, a mere scientific term that means nothing to some, or it could be a devastating reality for others. The film Gataca poses this question and seeks to find the truth behind genetic potential and how it is used to determining the future of an individual. Through the character of Vincent, it can be obviously stated that the future potential of an individual cannot be determined from birth or a blood test. Potential is achieved. Potential relates to inner strength, courage and determination all of which the main character Vincent possesses.

It can be argued that the discovery of DNA has been an extremely beneficial ordeal. Yes, the genetic makeup of an individual can now be found. Yes, knowing the genetic makeup of an individual can even save their life. But the big question is, will the genetic makeup of our next generation shape their lives, devastate their dreams and leave them feeling "invalid" or second rate to
No one answer can denote every individual however God created us not to over come his glory through science, but to achieve our potential. Vincent was a "god child". A child conceived in love. Vincent was a child considered invalid and whose future was decided through a blood test. Does this suggest that naturally conceived children in the future would become second rate to those of test tube manipulations? Will the estimations that scientist force upon us fact over rule love? Maybe. But this fight against forces greater than ourselves will not deter fate, ‘there is no gene for fate', and there is no gene that signifies our future. We own our own