The Philosophy of Pain and Suffering in a World of Biotech Cures: Is Eliminating Suffering Always Ethical?

Introduction Imagine a future where pain can be turned off like a light switch. A world where suffering is not just cured but completely erased. Biotechnology is moving fast in that direction, offering solutions for chronic illness, emotional pain, and even grief. The question is not whether we can eliminate suffering. The real question is, should we? Suffering is the most unwelcome visitor in the human experience, yet strangely, it is the one that teaches us the most. People cry out for cures, but at what cost to our humanity? If we erase all pain, do we also erase the meaning of triumph, growth, and spiritual depth? In this post, I want to explore this difficult space. Let us not rush to say yes or no. Let us pause and think. Slowly. Why Does Pain Exist in the First Place Pain is not a glitch. It is not a design flaw. From an evolutionary point of view, pain keeps us alive. It alerts us when something is wrong. But there is another layer. Pain is also spiritual. Emotional p...