Hacking Darwin : genetic engineering and the future of humanity /
"Passionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene. After 3.8 billion years humankind is about to start evolving by new rules ... From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jami...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Naperville, Illinois :
Sourcebooks, Inc.,
2019
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | "Passionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene. After 3.8 billion years humankind is about to start evolving by new rules ... 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?"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 326 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-306) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781492670117 1492670111 9781492670100 1492670103 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed August 1, 2019). |
