Unit 1: Immortality 2.0 (1èreG6)

 (At the following of what we did last time)

To sum up on Karmazin’s idea and company, he tried to reverse aging by turn the ancient myth of the “fountain of youth” into a modern business by selling expensive young blood to old and rich people. Eventually, the government banished/banned his company as there was no scientific proof as it could be dangerous for people’s lives.

On top of that, his innovation raised several ethical questions: for donors, it raises the risk of child exploitation and child abuse. Indeed, young people could feel pressured and manipulated to sell their blood to the rich. For the society, the selling of young blood was part of the economy which was unethical eventually. Moreover, it raises another social issue as the selling of young blood would be for the profit of the rich only creating a biological divide. For medicine, the transfusion of blood should remain only to heal or help wounded people. It should not be used for cosmetic reasons.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Over to you!

Ambrosia in the news

You're a journalist who's been commissioned by The Guardian to report on Jesse Karmazin's company, Ambrosia. Write a short newspaper article, summarizing what he promised and what happened. Add a catchy headline to attract readers.