Years ago, I watch movie called Gattaca. I have enjoyed films with both Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, so I watched with great anticipation. Most good films that are set in the future with a hypothetical premise will provoke thoughts about its ethics. I may try to describe the film, but the trailer does a great job. Additionally, you should watch the film; it is exceptional.
While I may write a post about the premise of the film, today I’ll simply reflect on a scene between two characters: Vincent, played by Hawke, and his brother, Anton. Vincent, genetically flawed, routinely outswims his brother, genetically flawless, across a body of water at night. It is a trend that frustrates Anton, who cannot comprehend how this is possible.
Anton: How are you doing this, Vincent? How have you done any of this?
Vincent: You want to know how I did? This is how I did it, Anton. I never saved anything for the swim back.