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Philosophy · 20 min

Hacking Darwin

By Jamie Metzl

Jamie Metzl explores how genetic engineering is rapidly moving from science fiction to reality, forcing us to confront profound questions about identity, equality, and our role in shaping human evolution.

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“Jamie Metzl explores how genetic engineering is rapidly moving from science fiction to reality, forcing us to confront profound questions about identity, equality, and our role in shaping human evolution.”

— Jamie Metzl, Hacking Darwin

What it is about

Genetic engineering, bioethics, human evolution

Who it is for

If you've ever considered the ethical tightrope of genetic engineering and what it means for human identity and equality, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Jamie Metzl, a technology futurist and former National Security Council official, brings a rare blend of scientific understanding and geopolitical insight to the complex, urgent questions surrounding human genome editing and our engineered future.

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Jamie Metzl

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