The Abolition of Man
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In this paper, two important literary forms, namely, dystopias and jeremiads, are examined, which provide a strong collection of arguments for great caution about biotechnology.Abstract:
Scepticism and fear about biotechnology is widespread. It takes two important literary forms, namely dystopias and jeremiads. Neither is compelling in itself, but together they provide a strong collection of arguments for great caution. The dystopias examined here range from Aldous Huxley′s Brave New World to o two recent novels by Margaret Atwood. The Jeremiads range from C. S. Lewis in 1942 to Habermas and Fukuyama.read more
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Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution
TL;DR: The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction It is now not only possible to clone human beings it is happening For the first time since the creation of the earth four billion years ago or the emergence of mankind 10 million years ago, people will be able to choose their children's' sex, height, colour, personality traits and intelligence It will even be possible to create'superhumans' by mixing human genes with those of other animals for extra strength or longevity But is this desirable? What are the moral and political consequences? Will it mean
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