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Author: Chauncey Chen Publisher: LifeRich Publishing ISBN: 1489719121 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 80
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A. Based on fact-checking, this book relates the worlds financial crisis and political violent turmoil in many countries to the accumulative effects of structural flaws of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNUDHR) and constitutions of member states. A democratic genetic engineering (DGE) program is proposed to peacefully democratize the world by 1. opening political consciousness and encouraging common people to take political power into their own hands to become political-power wielders, to exercise the principle of equality, which is the essence of democracy; 2. complementing freedom of speech with freedom to be heard, equal treatment, and freedom of information; 3. opening free government political media to all citizens to criticize, suggest, and campaign; having free speech forum for private sectors; and 4) producing all authorities by periodic democratic elections; making all important decisions by the majority of three independent-power branches: legislative, judiciary, executive. B. Learning Lessons from Nature Educated people all believe in nature science. Modern physics proves that our world is wave-particle dualistic. Complement opposites rather than antagonize them is the sustainable solution since opposites are complementary. World peace, in fact, is only a matter of change of concepts. C. Making the Human Dream Come True Life is limited, and possession is not portable. Possession not in use is a waste. Well-coordinated, systematic approach of targeted philanthropy will enable people to be free from struggles for making a living, to choose the jobs they love most, and to make their greatest contribution to humanity, education, research, and creation will flourish. Human beings will enjoy happiness than ever before. The world is not enough. Human beings will choose the best star to live in the universe.
Author: Chauncey Chen Publisher: LifeRich Publishing ISBN: 1489719121 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 80
Book Description
A. Based on fact-checking, this book relates the worlds financial crisis and political violent turmoil in many countries to the accumulative effects of structural flaws of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNUDHR) and constitutions of member states. A democratic genetic engineering (DGE) program is proposed to peacefully democratize the world by 1. opening political consciousness and encouraging common people to take political power into their own hands to become political-power wielders, to exercise the principle of equality, which is the essence of democracy; 2. complementing freedom of speech with freedom to be heard, equal treatment, and freedom of information; 3. opening free government political media to all citizens to criticize, suggest, and campaign; having free speech forum for private sectors; and 4) producing all authorities by periodic democratic elections; making all important decisions by the majority of three independent-power branches: legislative, judiciary, executive. B. Learning Lessons from Nature Educated people all believe in nature science. Modern physics proves that our world is wave-particle dualistic. Complement opposites rather than antagonize them is the sustainable solution since opposites are complementary. World peace, in fact, is only a matter of change of concepts. C. Making the Human Dream Come True Life is limited, and possession is not portable. Possession not in use is a waste. Well-coordinated, systematic approach of targeted philanthropy will enable people to be free from struggles for making a living, to choose the jobs they love most, and to make their greatest contribution to humanity, education, research, and creation will flourish. Human beings will enjoy happiness than ever before. The world is not enough. Human beings will choose the best star to live in the universe.
Author: Veikko Launis Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1402062125 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 148
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This book provides an in-depth analysis of the ethical, social and philosophical issues related to modern genetic research and gene technology. The aim of the book is to introduce systematic research on the social and ethical impacts of the use and development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as well as the acquisition, use and storage of human genetic information (HGI). The book has been written from the viewpoint of social and political philosophy.
Author: Aniket Aga Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300262582 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 326
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How the debate over genetically modified crops in India is transforming science and politics Genetically modified or transgenic crops are controversial across the world. Advocates see such crops as crucial to feeding the world’s growing population; critics oppose them for pushing farmers deeper into ecological and economic distress, and for shoring up the power of agribusinesses. India leads the world in terms of the intensity of democratic engagement with transgenic crops. Anthropologist Aniket Aga excavates the genealogy of conflicts of interest and disputes over truth that animate the ongoing debate in India around the commercial release of transgenic food crops. The debate may well transform agriculture and food irreversibly in a country already witness to widespread agrarian distress, and over 300,000 suicides by farmers in the last two decades. Aga illustrates how state, science, and agrarian capitalism interact in novel ways to transform how democracy is lived and understood, and sheds light on the dynamics of technological change in populous, unequal polities.
Author: Benjamin Gregg Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108897525 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 275
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Human genetic enhancement, examined from the standpoint of the new field of political bioethics, displaces the age-old question of truth: What is human nature? This book displaces that question with another: What kind of human nature should humans want to create for themselves? To answer that question, this book answers two others: What constraints should limit the applications of rapidly developing biotechnologies? What could possibly form the basis for corresponding public policy in a democratic society? Benjamin Gregg focuses on the distinctly political dimensions of human nature, where politics refers to competition among competing values on which to base public policy, legislation, and political culture. This book offers citizens of democratic communities a broad perspective on how they together might best approach urgent questions of how to deal with the socially and morally challenging potential for human genetic engineering.
Author: Peter Derkx Publisher: Rodopi ISBN: 9401209758 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 343
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This book addresses the ethical and political questions flowing from the vastly increased possibilities to manipulate the genetic properties of organisms, including human beings. Due to the great complexity of the scientific fields involved, these questions are framed and answered mostly by scientific experts. But the new technological possibilities and social practices connected with genetic manipulation intrude into domains that for a long time have been the provenance of religious and secular worldviews and touch upon deep-seated convictions and emotions. Moreover they are strongly influenced by economic and political interests. As a consequence, questions of scientific truth and technical control are getting more and more mixed up with questions regarding values and interests. Against this background, this book starts from the premise that neither clinging to the idea of value-neutral, disinterested science, nor the complete abandonment of this idea in favour of postmodern relativism will be of much help here. Instead the different contributions to this book explore the idea of a ‘lingua democratica’ for the life sciences and sketch the contours of this notion by focusing on a broad range of conceptual and practical issues in the field of genomics.
Author: National Research Council Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309374243 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 59
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The National Research Council's Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences held a 2-day workshop on January 15-16, 2015, in Washington, DC to explore the public interfaces between scientists and citizens in the context of genetically engineered (GE) organisms. The workshop presentations and discussions dealt with perspectives on scientific engagement in a world where science is interpreted through a variety of lenses, including cultural values and political dispositions, and with strategies based on evidence in social science to improve public conversation about controversial topics in science. The workshop focused on public perceptions and debates about genetically engineered plants and animals, commonly known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), because the development and application of GMOs are heavily debated among some stakeholders, including scientists. For some applications of GMOs, the societal debate is so contentious that it can be difficult for members of the public, including policy-makers, to make decisions. Thus, although the workshop focused on issues related to public interfaces with the life science that apply to many science policy debates, the discussions are particularly relevant for anyone involved with the GMO debate. Public Engagement on Genetically Modified Organisms: When Science and Citizens Connect summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.
Author: Michael J Sandel Publisher: Harvard University Press ISBN: 0674043065 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 177
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Breakthroughs in genetics present us with a promise and a predicament. The promise is that we will soon be able to treat and prevent a host of debilitating diseases. The predicament is that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to manipulate our nature—to enhance our genetic traits and those of our children. Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why. What is wrong with re-engineering our nature? The Case against Perfection explores these and other moral quandaries connected with the quest to perfect ourselves and our children. Michael Sandel argues that the pursuit of perfection is flawed for reasons that go beyond safety and fairness. The drive to enhance human nature through genetic technologies is objectionable because it represents a bid for mastery and dominion that fails to appreciate the gifted character of human powers and achievements. Carrying us beyond familiar terms of political discourse, this book contends that the genetic revolution will change the way philosophers discuss ethics and will force spiritual questions back onto the political agenda. In order to grapple with the ethics of enhancement, we need to confront questions largely lost from view in the modern world. Since these questions verge on theology, modern philosophers and political theorists tend to shrink from them. But our new powers of biotechnology make these questions unavoidable. Addressing them is the task of this book, by one of America’s preeminent moral and political thinkers.
Author: Jamie Metzl Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1492670103 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 251
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"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 A groundbreaking exploration of genetic engineering and its impact on the future of our species from leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist, Jamie Metzl. 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. In this captivating and thought-provoking nonfiction science book, Jamie Metzl delves into the ethical, scientific, political, and technological dimensions of genetic engineering, and shares how it will shape the course of human evolution. Cutting-edge insights into the field of genetic engineering and its implications for humanity's future Explores the transformative power of genetic technologies and their potential to reshape human life Examines the ethical considerations surrounding genetic engineering and the choices we face as a species Engaging narrative that delves into the scientific breakthroughs and real-world applications of genetic technologies Provides a balanced perspective on the promises and risks associated with genetic engineering Raises thought-provoking questions about the future of reproduction, human health, and our relationship with nature Drawing on his extensive background in genetics, national security, and foreign policy, Metzl paints a vivid picture of a world where advancements in technology empower us to take control of our own evolution, but also cautions against the pitfalls and ethical dilemmas that could arise if not properly managed. Hacking Darwin is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, technology, and humanity's future.
Author: Chauncey Chen
Author: Chauncey Chen
Author: Veikko Launis
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Author: Aniket Aga
Author: Benjamin Gregg
Author: Peter Derkx
Author: National Research Council
Author: Michael J Sandel
Author: Liberal Democrats (Great Britain)
Author: Jamie Metzl