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Hacking Darwin
- Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity
- Narrated by: Eric Martin
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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 as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.
Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we?
Passionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must-listen book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene.
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- Roberto
- 30-07-2020
A silent revolution exposed
loved this book. Should be read by anyone interested in the possibilities genetic engineering is currently looking at. The last half should be read by every politician in the world. Ultimately a call to inform ourselves, before it is too late, of the benefits and perils of the technology and to begin to discuss in which way we can use this technology to bring about positive outcomes for humanity.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-2023
Fantastic
Great insight to how GE will affect future generations and the huge implications, issues and dangers that humanity will face
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- Anonymous User
- 17-06-2019
Must read if you're a homo sapien
Metzl is an expert in giving objective information, while providing possible solutions to problems that he anticipates will arise throughout the genetic revolution. every one of his ideas is backed by studies and opinions of experts.
The genetic revolution is inevitable. It will not wait for you. It should excite you and simultaneously alarm you. Get educated ASAP. This book is a fantastic resource to do that.
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- dominique collett
- 13-06-2019
Like a time machine for right now
Should be mandatory reading for everyone. Later when the rest look back on how we got to an #InYrLifeTimeReality, I'd say it's all laid out here when there was still time to nudge the future
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- Alexander Bourne
- 05-08-2019
Off to the biobank I go.
Wow. I truly believe this book has altered my future lineage so positively, as I'm now inclined to deposit my genes whilst at the peak of my health. Had no immediate intention for kids, so better bank up for the future in reservation of by existing optimal state of being.
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