Science
Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity
2019·327 pages
Futurist exploration of genetic engineering's impact on reproduction, ethics, evolution, and global society.
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Futurist exploration of genetic engineering's impact on reproduction, ethics, evolution, and global society.
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"When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we?... From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives -- sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Discusses future of sexual reproduction, declining sex drive, and embryo selection for attractiveness.
Violence & gore
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References historical eugenics practices and hypothetical genetic arms races.
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation or themes
Religious content
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Mentions religions being challenged and references a historical Jesuit thinker.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult content
Political content
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Extensive analysis of global regulation, national security, and policy implications.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content
Abuse & suffering
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Covers history of eugenics and ethical risks of genetic manipulation.
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