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It wasn't just one man who was discriminated against. Your genetics determined which opportunities were available to you, even for those who were selected for at conception. There were still varying degrees of "genetically perfect."
The problem presented by gattaca and with the thought process behind this company is the suggestion that your "value" to "be selected' (for conception, for employment, etc.) should be determined by your genetics.