A socialist society created by genetic engineering: a loss of freedom? Ronald DeanProfessor of Science Fiction LairdDeVry UniversityOctober 21, 2014Introduction to a not-so-distant genetically controlled society Imagine a near-perfect world, low crime, low pollution, little or no disease, and an economy balanced between rich and poor. The genetic engineering demonstrated in the film Gattaca shows us a socialist society. Which is similar to what socialism was as defined by Karl Marx's socialist slogan “from each according to his work, to each according to his needs” (Pevzner, I. a., 1994). Could a scientifically designed socialist society last without a revolution in the system that controls it? Gattaca writer and director Andrew Niccol takes the audience through a tour of the lives of the main characters. In this visit, we see that the actions of each character have an impact on the others. Valids are genetically modified humans, the best parts of which are before they are born. genes from the parents are analyzed to build a better human than he was. The able-bodied in society are allowed to become valued members of society, such as doctors, lawyers, and business leaders. The second class is called Disabled, they are defined as humans born of faith or natural births (no genetic engineering involved). Even if "invalids" are not wanted in this artificial society, they will continue to occur because of the possibility that parents cannot afford to hire a geneticist. The fate of “Invalids” and “Able-bodied” people is determined from birth by the DNA present in their blood. The able-bodied are allowed to become valued members of society and the disabled are forced to do any work that does not require a high level of skill or ability, such as janitorial work. In the movie Gattaca, with a strong will and determination to succeed, even an insignificant "cripple" can reach the top.