The End of Naturalness – My Views on Biotechnology and Bioethics (Development Research Translation Series)

Author: Klaus Koch (Germany)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The development of medicine and its genetic and genomic technologies have discarded all natural attributes of life processes. The development of methods for screening "test-tube babies," embryonic cells, and embryos, as well as free gender selection and artificial wombs, mark the beginning of the post-biological era. All of this has had a profound impact on society and the image of humanity: concepts like "human," "family," and "lineage" have become redundant; new frameworks must be sought for legislation and even healthcare policies. It is absolutely impossible for this trend to reverse or even pause slightly. If people deeply reflect on this development path, they will realize that what lies before us is entirely a different prospect: life itself is in our own hands.