History PlayingWith / DesignerBabies

** The resultant embryo is a GodModeSue.

* '''Inverted''': AliceAndBob seek out the help of the local MadScientist to create an AntiSue.

** Genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only the rich and powerful people could afford to afford Transhuman technology and have "super babies". These "super babies" born from the elite outclass "natural" children and gain an advantage over them. Thus, class conflict is merged with genetic conflict.

* '''Deconstructed''':** Genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only the rich and powerful people could afford to afford Transhuman technology and have "super babies". These "super babies" born from the elite outclass "natural" children and gain an advantage over them. Thus, class conflict is merged with genetic conflict.

* '''Reconstructed''':
** Strict laws are enacted (and enforced) that dictate when, where, and how LegoGenetics are to be used. (i.e. they are used to get rid of genetic diseases, not to create "super babies" or homogenize society. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages, like normal.

* '''Parodied''': Determining the "desirable" traits is done on a sheet of paper and with a roll of a die, much like in ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons''. BonusPoints if the parents also apply copious amounts of MinMaxing in order to create the "perfect" baby. For example: A mute midget with no social skills that has great combat prowess and supreme hacking skills!

* '''Deconstructed''':
** With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only the rich and powerful people could afford to afford Transhuman technology and have "super babies". These "super babies" born from the elite outclass "natural" children and gain an advantage over them, imposing a permanent aristocracy that the Naturals could never hope to compete against. As a result, {{Social Darwinis|t}}m and class conflicts are only made worse, and the Naturals develop envy and resentment against the Transhuman elite, which may lead to another war and arms race. It could also be used by [[ANaziByAnyOtherName a Mad Scientist or evil empire]] to create a "[[UltimateLifeForm perfect race]]" that will annihilate the Naturals once and for all.
** [[KlingonscientistsGetNorespect Everyone tries to make their offspring]] [[CorruptCorporateExecutive corporate executives]] [[{{Anvilicious}} and that leads to there being no actual workers]]
** Despite being genetically modified, Alice and Bob's child is still imperfect physically and mentally due to their upbringing and experiences. Nurture ends up prevailing over nature.

** Everyone can make their offspring corporate executives because machines do all the manual labour more efficiently anyway.
** The "perfect" race actually does end up working out pretty well.
** The science is actually played realistically, and it's established early on that the whole idea of a 'perfect race' is absurd: nurture plays as much a role as nature, and environment matters. The technology is used mostly to eliminate genetic diseases and to reduce the human costs involved in adjusting to new environments.

* '''Exaggerated''': The resultant embryo has genes that code for supernatural powers, as well as being [[ChildProdigy extraordinarily gifted]].

** With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only the rich and powerful people could afford to ''have'' "super babies". These "super babies" outclass "natural" children and gain an advantage over them, imposing a permanent aristocracy that the Naturals could never hope to compete against. As a result, {{Social Darwinis|t}}m and class conflicts are only made worse, and the Naturals develop envy and resentment against the Transhuman elite, which may lead to another war and arms race. It could also be used by [[ANaziByAnyOtherName a Mad Scientist or evil empire]] to create a "[[UltimateLifeForm perfect race]]" that will annihilate the Naturals once and for all.

* '''Straight''': AliceAndBob seek out the help of the local MadScientist to create a [[MarySue "super baby"]].

** Alice and Bob are carriers of a serious genetic condition (such as Tay-Sachs disease or Huntington's disease or Cystic Fibrosis or haemophilia or even a hereditary form of diabetes), and are seeking to use LegoGenetics to not pass those genes onto their kids and end up torturing them. They only want to modify those genes, not to create "super babies".

** With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only wealthy people could afford to ''have'' "super babies". And then these "super babies" end up outclassing "normal" children and gaining an advantage over them. It's {{Social Darwinis|t}}m all around. It could also be used by [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an evil government]] to homogenize society to create a "perfect" race

* '''Parodied''': Determining the "desirable" traits is done on a sheet of paper and with a roll of a die, much like in ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons''.

* '''Justified''': Alice and Bob are carriers of a serious genetic condition (such as Tay-Sachs disease or Huntington's disease or Cystic Fibrosis or haemophilia or even a hereditary form of diabetes), and are seeking to use LegoGenetics to not pass those genes onto their kids and end up torturing them. They only want to modify those genes, not to create "super babies".

* '''Justified''': Alice and Bob are carriers of a serious genetic condition (such as Tay-Sachs disease or Huntington's disease or Cystic Fibrosis), and are seeking to use LegoGenetics to not pass those genes onto their kids. They only want to modify those genes, not to create "super babies".

* '''Downplayed''': ???

* '''Played Straight''': AliceAndBob seek out the help of the local MadScientist to create a [[MarySue "super baby"]].
* '''Exaggerated''': The resultant embryo has genes that code for supernatural powers, as well as being [[ChildProdigy extraordinarily gifted]].

* '''Justified''': Alice and Bob are carriers of a serious genetic condition (such as Tay-Sachs disease or Huntington's disease or Cystic Fibrosis), and are seeking to use LegoGenetics to not pass those genes onto their kids. They only want to modify those genes, not to create "super babies."

* '''Double Subverted''': But then decide that with some of the long-term health risks in their family, that they'd better find themselves someone who knows a thing or two about LegoGenetics.
* '''Deconstructed''':
** With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only wealthy people could afford to ''have'' "super babies." And then these "super babies" end up outclassing "normal" children and gaining an advantage over them. It's {{Social Darwinis|t}}m all around. It could also be used by [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an evil government]] to homogenize society to create a "perfect" race
** [[KlingonscientistsGetNorespect Everyone tries to make their offspring]] [[CorruptCorporateexectuctive corporate executives]] [[{{Anvilicious}} and that leads to there being no actual workers]]

** Strict laws are enacted (and enforced) that dictate when, where, and how LegoGenetics are to be used. (i.e. they are used to get rid of genetic diseases, not to create "super babies" or homogenize society. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages, like normal.

* '''Parodied''': Determining the "desirable" traits is done on a sheet of paper and with a roll of a die, much like in TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons.
* '''Lampshaded''':
* '''Averted''': No babies are genetically modified at any time, either during conception or growth.
* '''Enforced''': "We need to create a futuristic SciFi setting that is somewhat of a CrapsaccharineWorld."
* '''Invoked''': Someone invents genetic modification techniques and/or [[PeopleJars artificial growth media]] for human embryos.
* '''Exploited''': AliceAndBob seek to create the "perfect" child.
* '''Defied''': AliceAndBob decide that this is unethical and/or not practical, and decide to just let nature take its course. If the child has a genetic disease, they'll deal with it.
* '''Played For Laughs''': AliceAndBob [[Webcomic/{{xkcd}} create Punnett squares...on the first date]].

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* '''Basic Trope''': Genetically-engineered offspring

* '''Deconstructed''': With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only wealthy people could afford to ''have'' "super babies." And then these "super babies" end up outclassing "normal" children and gaining an advantage over them. It's [[SocialDarwinist social darwinism]] all around. It could also be used by [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an evil government]] to homogenize society to create a "perfect" race
** [[KlingonscientistsGetNorespect Everyone tries to make their offspring]] [[CorruptCorporateexectuctive Corporate executives]] [[ AnviLicious and that leads to there being no actual workers]]

* '''Reconstructed''': Strict laws are enacted (and enforced) that dictate when, where, and how LegoGenetics are to be used. (i.e. they are used to get rid of genetic diseases, not to create "super babies" or homogenize society. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages, like normal.

* '''Deconstructed''': With all these "super babies" running around, that could have negative effects on natural population. Furthermore, these genetic modification techniques would be very expensive; only wealthy people could afford to ''have'' "super babies." And then these "super babies" end up outclassing "normal" children and gaining an advantage over them. It's [[SocialDarwinist social darwinism]] all around. It could also be used by [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an evil government]] to homogenize society to create a "perfect" race.

* '''Parodied''': Determining the "desirable" traits is done on a sheet of paper and with a roll of a die, much like in DungeonsAndDragons.

** Despite being genetically modified, Alice and Bob's child is still imperfect physically and mentally due to their upbringing and experiences. Nurture ends up taking prevalence over nature.

* '''Played For Laughs''': AliceAndBob [[{{xkcd}} create Punnett squares...on the first date]].