In this discussion, you will talk about created forms of life and their intrinsic worth. The purpose of this discussion is to use the example of synthetic biology to think over biocentric ethics.

Are naturally occurring life forms more or less valuable than artificial ones? Why or why not?
Is there an important ethical distinction to be made between life that occurs naturally and life that is created artificially?
Do you think that every living being possesses some inherent value simply due to the fact that it is alive? Why or why not?