Behaviour Quote by Lewis Thomas
“The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Lives of a Cell, Lewis Thomas, 1974
Human cloning raises profound ethical, societal, and ecological concerns alongside other emerging technologies.
In simple terms: Cloning and tech pose big moral questions.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical limits of biotech.
Themes
ethics
technology
future
society
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- medical research
- public debate
- education
Key Concepts
bioethics
risk assessment
human identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards should govern cloning?
- How do we balance innovation with moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Potential benefits may be overstated without addressing risks.
