Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity

Description: Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity Product Overview "A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." ― Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene 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? Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks; Illustrated edition (23 May 2019) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 149267009X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 94 Best Sellers Rank: 530,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 117 in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (Books) 288 in Human Evolution 349 in Bioengineering 117 in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (Books) 288 in Human Evolution 349 in Bioengineering Customer reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 740 ratings - - *** PLEASE READ NOTE BELOW BEFORE PURCHASING *** Please note the featured photo is drawn from a catalogue and will not necessarily reflect the actual condition or cover edition of the item on sale -- PLEASE REFER TO 'SELLER NOTES' for the more accurate appraisal. Any questions or requests for additional photos, please get in touch and we'd be more than happy to assist. For a portion of our stock we use a fulfilment company to store, package, and ship orders, and for these we unfortunately are unable to take requests for additional photos or other special instructions. - -

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