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Hacking Darwin : genetic engineering and the future of humanity / Jamie Metzl

by Jamie Frederic Metzl

This work examines the ethical and geopolitical implications of the genetic engineering revolution. It explores how biotechnological advances allow for the manipulation of human DNA and the potential consequences for future evolution and global society.

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