--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That we were made in his image. This is…" description: "\"“That we were made in his image. This is the next stage: after clones and gene therapy: we are changing what that image is.”\" — James Smythe" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/james-smythe-59759_clones_that-we-were-made-in-his-image-this-is-t_3133452.jpg" --- # That we were made in his image. This is the next stage… ![“That we were made in his image. This is the next stage: after clones and gene therapy: we are changing what that image is.” quote by James Smythe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/james-smythe-59759_clones_that-we-were-made-in-his-image-this-is-t_3133452.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/james-smythe-59759_clones_that-we-were-made-in-his-image-this-is-t_3133452.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28c/james-smythe-59759_clones_that-we-were-made-in-his-image-this-is-t_3133452.jpg) > ““That we were made in his image. This is the next stage: after clones and gene therapy: we are changing what that image is.”” [James Smythe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-smythe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human identity evolves as technology alters our biological image **In simple terms:** Technology reshapes what it means to be human Key Takeaway Consider ethical implications of genetic manipulation Themes technology identity ethics Mood thoughtful cautious Type philosophical speculative When to use this quote - medical research - policy debates - personal identity crises Key Concepts transhumanism bioengineering philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What defines humanity in a post‑genetic era? - How do we balance progress with moral responsibility? 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