We kicked off this chapter with Oppenheimer, a physicist who had a hand in creating the atomic bomb. He famously said that he and his fellow scientists had "known sin". This means they recognized the potential harm their creation could bring. Much like a character from a superhero movie who creates a superweapon, they've been wracked with guilt.

🌏 Real World Example: Think of Tony Stark from the Marvel Universe. In the first Iron Man movie, Stark sees how his weapons, which he believed were being used for defense, were actually causing harm and destruction. He feels the weight of responsibility for how his inventions are used.

Following WWII and the Cold War, the atomic bomb represented the ethical dilemma tied to scientific innovation. Think about it. It's an incredible demonstration of scientific and technological prowess, but it can also obliterate cities and kill millions of people in an instant. Kinda scary, right?

🌏 Real World Example: The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII is a potent reminder of the destructive potential of scientific advancements when used unethically.

Genetic engineering is another area where we constantly question whether we should pursue it or not. Imagine being able to delete disease-causing genes or adding ones to make us super smart. Cool, right? But, what if these techniques fall into the wrong hands and are used unethically?

🌏 Real World Example: CRISPR, a tool for editing genes, is a breakthrough innovation with fantastic potential, like curing genetic diseases. But it raises questions about designer babies and biological warfare, demonstrating the ethical quandaries of scientific progress.