Vladimir Putin Warns: Those Who Master Genetic Engineering Technology Can Have Terrifying Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits a new school in the Tver Region on September 1, 2023. ©
Vladimir Putin Issues Warning: Those Who Master Genetic Engineering Technology Can Have Terrible Weapons
- President of Russia, Vladimir Putin remembered that researchers in the field of science will produce "terrible weapons" through the development of genetic technology. Because of this, Vladimir Putin said, Russia understands the importance and dangers of genetic technology.
"Russia seeks to maintain an ethical approach to this field of research because it may ultimately produce “weapons with monstrous destructive power,” President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying Monday (4/9/2023).
The leader of the Russia made this statement when he spoke to school children at the opening of the new school year at an open lecture on September 1, 2023.
The short video of Vladimir Putin's speech was uploaded on social media on Sunday (3/9/2023) by journalist Pavel Zarubin.
“[Genetics] is both important and dangerous, according to experts. "It is said that those who take a leading position in the field of genetics will have weapons with terrible destructive power in their hands," Putin said.
However, Russia remains committed to maintaining an ethical approach to genetic research, continued Putin.
The country will ensure that the “positive foundation” behind genetics will not turn into “a threat to all of humanity,” he added.
The President held an open lecture, entitled 'Conversations About What's Important', on Friday last week, which was the first day of the new academic year. This annual televised event is attended by around 30 school children who have extraordinary achievements, such as those who have won international competitions in various fields.
Peringatan Vladimir Putin: Yang Kuasai Teknologi Rekayasa Genetik Bisa Punya Senjata Mengerikan
Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin mengunjungi sekolah baru di Wilayah Tver pada 1 September 2023. ©
Vladimir Putin Keluarkan Peringatan: Yang Kuasai Teknologi Rekayasa Genetik Bisa Punya Senjata Mengerikan
- Presidne Rusia, Vladimir Putin mengingatkan, para peneliti di bidang sains akan akan menghasilkan “senjata mengerikan” lewat pengembangan teknologi genetika.
Karena itu, Vladimir Putin mengatakan, Rusia memahami penting dan bahayanya teknologi genetika.
"Rusia berupaya mempertahankan pendekatan etis terhadap bidang penelitian ini karena pada akhirnya dapat menghasilkan “senjata dengan kekuatan destruktif yang mengerikan,” kata Presiden Vladimir Putin dikutip Senin (4/9/2023).
Pemimpin Rusia tersebut menyampaikan pernyataan tersebut ketika ia berbicara kepada anak-anak sekolah saat pembukaan tahun ajaran baru di kuliah terbuka pada 1 September 2023.
Video singkat pidato Vladimir Putin itu diunggah di media sosial pada Minggu (3/9/2023) oleh jurnalis Pavel Zarubin.
“[Genetika] itu penting dan berbahaya, menurut para ahli. Dikatakan bahwa mereka yang mengambil posisi terdepan di bidang genetika akan mempunyai senjata dengan kekuatan destruktif yang mengerikan di tangan mereka,” kata Putin.
Namun Rusia tetap berkomitmen untuk mempertahankan pendekatan etis terhadap penelitian genetika, lanjut Putin.
"Negara ini akan memastikan bahwa “fondasi positif” di balik genetika tidak akan berubah menjadi “ancaman bagi seluruh umat manusia,” tambahnya.
Presiden mengadakan kuliah terbuka yang diberi nama 'Percakapan Tentang Apa yang Penting', pada Jumat pekan lalu yang menjadi hari pertama tahun ajaran baru. Acara tahunan yang disiarkan televisi ini dihadiri oleh sekitar 30 anak sekolah yang mempunyai prestasi luar biasa, seperti mereka yang menjuarai kompetisi internasional di berbagai bidang.
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