[fermenflo]

What exactly guarantees that reality? Why can't these tools be used for good moving forward? e.g. detecting heart problems. Seems a little arbitrary to spin technological advancements as progress towards some inevitable dystopian AI-driven future.

[mdorazio]

I'd say it's fairly certain given a capitalist society and human nature. Remember pre-existing conditions and insurance denials pre-Obamacare? Yeah, insurance companies would love to get their hands on your genetic data and tailor rates to your likelihood of future healthcare cost. At the same time, rich parents pretty much always pursue any advantage they can for their children - that's why private schools and homes in good school districts are so expensive. Add in the fact that we already have massive inequality and dropping social mobility in the US, and a Gattaca-like future starts looking pretty damn likely.