What are some common myths and misunderstandings regarding human cloning?
A common myth surrounding cloning is the belief that people could create exact copies of themselves at their present age, while the truth is that cloning is only a method of replicating embryos that still need to develop and grow at a normal pace. Any ideas of having a replicate of yourself that will look, act and be at the same intellectual level as you are simply not possible.
another common misconseption people have against cloning is that when you create a clone of someone you are creating an exact carbon copy of the person which is untrue. If properly cloned, the clone would have a high level of individuality because personalitys are modified through life experiences and environment. " In fact, twins are more alike than clones would be, since they have at least shared the uterine environment, are usually raised in the same family, and so forth" (cloning, 130).
another common misconseption people have against cloning is that when you create a clone of someone you are creating an exact carbon copy of the person which is untrue. If properly cloned, the clone would have a high level of individuality because personalitys are modified through life experiences and environment. " In fact, twins are more alike than clones would be, since they have at least shared the uterine environment, are usually raised in the same family, and so forth" (cloning, 130).