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Gattaca

Gattaca

Movie
1997
Creator: Andrew Niccol
Country: USA

Focuses on genetic engineering and the ethics of a genetically stratified society.

Connected Technologies

Hardware
Hardware
Genetic Reprogramming

Society is stratified by genetic perfection achieved through advanced germline editing.

TRL
4/9
software
software
Biometric Identification Systems

Daily DNA testing is used to verify identity and maintain the social hierarchy.

TRL
8/9

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