Opinions of Liking What You See

While I was reading this story, I could not help but become increasingly frustrated. Though I understand that people can be cruel and they sometimes judge others based off of their appearances, I do not think that the best way to solve this is to reprogram people. The idea of removing recognition and appreciation of beauty is absurd to me. What is to stop scientists from creating technology that eradicates people's appreciation of music, simply because they lack musical talent themselves. I feel like this is a step down the slippery slope. If this bill were to pass, the government could force people to have this surgery done. I am curious as to what other people's views are on this subject. I also want to know what everyone thinks Chiang's point is in writing this story.