| − | Breakthroughs in genetic engineering occur. Designer baby technology becomes widespread. Clones before now were considered people, but by now their production has ceased in favour of blank-slate clones with optimized genetics but subservient limitations and few rights. | + | Breakthroughs in genetic engineering occur and designer baby technology becomes widespread. Clones before now were considered people, but by now their production has ceased in favour of blank-slate clones with optimized genetics but subservient limitations and few rights. |