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Our Posthuman Future Francis Fukuyama

Our Posthuman Future By Francis Fukuyama

Our Posthuman Future by Francis Fukuyama


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By the time this is published the first human being will have been cloned. But will 'it' truly be human? Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human? If we choose what we create what happens to morality? Is this the end of human nature?

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Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution by Francis Fukuyama

Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human? If we choose what we create what happens to morality? Is this the end of human nature? 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 anything to talk about 'human nature' any more? Is this the end of human beings? Our Posthuman Future is a passionate analysis of the greatest political and moral problem ever to face the human race.

About Francis Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama is the author of The End of History, Trust, The Great Disruption, Our Posthuman Future and State Building. All have been international bestsellers, translated and published in many languages. They have also been hugely influential. Fukuyama is in constant demand around the world in the media and as a speaker. He is Professor of International Political Economy at John Hopkins University.

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GOR001288778
9781861972972
1861972970
Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution by Francis Fukuyama
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Profile Books Ltd
20020523
274
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