The film Gattaca explores the possibility of genetic predetermination in humans. It may create social and cultural advantages and help humans achieve lifelong goals. However, there are more negative effects of genetic predetermination than positive. Genetically predetermined humans are separated from society and suffer from perfection. They conform to perfection and lose their individuality. The force of human will is a way in determining a person's fate rather than their genetic predisposition. There are ways to fulfill goals in life other than genetic predetermination.
Genetically predetermined humans were seen in the film Gattaca. The film was centered on a man named Vincent. He was conceived without technology and was born with deficiencies. On the other hand, Anton, Vincent's brother, was genetically superior. Vincent faced genetic discrimination and prejudice. He also had a lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut. The only way Vincent thought he would be able to achieve his dream was to impersonate a "valid" person to gain a genetic advantage. Then Vincent assumed the identity of Jerome Morrow, a former swimming star. He had a genetic makeup that was second to none. Jerome helped Vincent to change his identity by giving him blood, urine samples, and other things to help him to pass any genetic test. The genetic makeup of Jerome helped Vincent achieve his goal.
Genetic predetermination can create tremendous advantages for humans. It can help some humans to achieve lifelong goals. They can be awarded jobs in which they would normally not be able to have. It can eliminate the flaws in humans that they are naturally born with. Genetic predetermination can help create the perfect person. These are some positive effects it can have, but there are more negative effects. People who are genetically predetermined are not meant for the world. They are not real and are separated from society. One reference made in the film about them ...