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Man As God: 'Frankenstein' Turns 200

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Man As God: 'Frankenstein' Turns 200

January 10, 2018 • Mary Shelley cautioned us of the dangers of extending science into realms where we have little control of the outcomes; may we all read her tale — and take in its lessons, says Marcelo Gleiser.

'Body Hacking' Movement Rises Ahead Of Moral Answers

Justin Worst, Marlo Webber and Jes Waldrip show off an LED light implant. Grindhouse Wetware calls it the Northstar. Courtesy of Ryan O'Shea hide caption

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'Body Hacking' Movement Rises Ahead Of Moral Answers

March 10, 2016 • In what they say is a quest to create a better human, body hackers implant digital devices into their bodies. Despite ethical and moral concerns, they say they are welcoming an era of transhumanism.

'Body Hacking' Movement Rises Ahead Of Moral Answers

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Should Science End Humankind?

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Should Science End Humankind?

November 17, 2014 • How ready are we to be completely replaced? Commentator Adam Frank says it's a question that has to be asked because we are, as a culture, rapidly pushing the enabling technologies forward right now.

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