@Metaphor: I agree with the problems that you have mentioned. I would disagree with your stated cause, however. Yes, there are problems all over the place --- particularly in healthcare. But I think that's sloppy medical research and greedy pharmaceutical companies.

Besides, I think we can do something about the greedy companies, but how on earth would you stop the progress of science if you think that's the problem? I don't think you can. The answer, then, is to try to ensure that what's done with the technology is done responsibly.

At least, that's my opinion.