In 2011, NASA named Welcome to Gattaca the most realistic science fiction film ever made. This 1997 masterpiece presents a future where genetics determines the destiny of individuals. This is what Futura sciences revealed. However, the question we ask is whether this dystopian vision is so far from our current reality. Let's explore the fascinating world of this film which continues to intrigue scientists and movie buffs alike.
Welcome to Gattaca immerses us in a future where genetic manipulation is common. The film illustrates a society divided between those who are genetically optimized and those born naturally, often considered inferior. This representation raises contemporary ethical questions.
The realism of the film is based on several key elements:
Advances in Genetic Engineering: The film presents credible technological advances in the field of genetics.
Social consequences: it explores the social repercussions of these technologies on individuals.
Genetic discrimination: Discrimination based on genetic heritage is a central theme.
According to NASA, this scenario is “entirely possible”. Advances in medical genetics already make it possible to analyze predispositions to certain diseases within families.
Finally, the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) emphasizes that in-depth knowledge of human DNA could actually reveal individual predispositions, thus raising numerous ethical questions.
