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Our posthuman future, consequences of the biotechnology revolution, Francis Fukuyama

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Our posthuman future, consequences of the biotechnology revolution, Francis Fukuyama
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-256)
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illustrations
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no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Our posthuman future
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bibliography
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49502279
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Francis Fukuyama
Sub title
consequences of the biotechnology revolution
Summary
A social philosopher examines how the foundation of liberal democracy, which is the belief that all human beings are equal by nature, could be shattered by the biotechnology revolution
Table Of Contents
A tale of two dystopias -- Sciences of the brain -- Neuropharmacology and the control of behavior -- The prolongation of life -- Genetic engineering -- Why we should worry -- Human rights -- Human nature -- Human dignity -- The political control of biotechnology -- How biotechnology is regulated today -- Policies for the future
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