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"Imagine a society where everyone is more intelligent and healthier than you. Imagine a society where your genetic makeup-engineered or natural-determines the job for which you are eligible, whether or not you can be insured, and who associates with you. “-Dave Rettig

At a time when we read about cloned sheep and the unravelling of the human genome, the science in Gattaca is theoretically possible. In the futuristic world of Gattaca, society has developed the technology to manipulate human procreation and design children with impeccable genetic compositions. When parents can order “perfect” babies, will they? Would you take your chances on a throw of the genetic dice, or order up the makeup and model you wanted? How many people are prepared to buy a car at random from the unive

Doesn’t the essence of human nature reside in our flaws?

Everyone will live longer and healthier in the Gattacan world. As a result, a new social caste system is created in which the artificially created, genetically superior humans, called "valids", dominate all major aspects of society. In contrast, the naturally born humans, called "invalids", become a mistreated minority. Although all aspects of society are affected by the new genetic technology, the greatest impact is on the job market. As a result, the easiest way to analyse the job market is to compare the occupations of the valids and to the occupations of the invalids.

The jobs of valids are not interesting or exciting though. For instance, in the beginning of the film Vincent is seen continuously and unemotionally practicing flight simulations for his mission into space. And even after performing the drill perfectly, he is forced to repeat the program again.

Although Niccol

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