Evolution Quote by Siddharta Mukherjee
““As the geneticist J.B.S. Haldane had described it in 1923, once the power to control genes had been harnessed, "no beliefs, no values, no institutions are safe.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gene: An Intimate History, Siddhartha Mukherjee, 2016
When genetic control becomes possible, it threatens to destabilize long‑standing beliefs, values, and institutions.
In simple terms: Gene control can unsettle society’s foundations.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical safeguards for genetic tech.
Themes
ethics
science
society
power
technology
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- policy making
- medical research
- public debate
- education
- regulation
Key Concepts
genetics
bioethics
social stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies protect core values against genetic manipulation?
- What limits should be placed on gene editing?
A Different Perspective
Assumes technology will be used without resistance or misuse.
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