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The Promethean Code
The ghost of Mary Shelley lingers in our modern world, influencing our creations while reminding us of the horror that unfolds when humanity isn’t considered. Her novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), is more than a gothic horror story—it is a warning about unchecked ambition and misunderstood humanity.
Shelley lived in an era that celebrated reason and human creativity. While she believed in the power of intellect, she also foresaw the dangers of scientific hubris. Her cautionary tale resonates with the Human Genome Project, a monumental effort to decode the building blocks of life.
Like Frankenstein’s experiment, this scientific feat promised enlightenment but raised profound ethical questions about creation, responsibility, and the unintended consequences of manipulating life.
Launched in 1990 and completed in 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) sought to map human DNA, offering breakthroughs in diagnosing genetic disorders and advancing personalized medicine. Yet, as with Victor Frankenstein’s experiment, it also posed unsettling questions: What responsibilities come with such knowledge? What happens when science outpaces...
Shelley lived in an era that celebrated reason and human creativity. While she believed in the power of intellect, she also foresaw the dangers of scientific hubris. Her cautionary tale resonates with the Human Genome Project, a monumental effort to decode the building blocks of life.
Like Frankenstein’s experiment, this scientific feat promised enlightenment but raised profound ethical questions about creation, responsibility, and the unintended consequences of manipulating life.
Launched in 1990 and completed in 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) sought to map human DNA, offering breakthroughs in diagnosing genetic disorders and advancing personalized medicine. Yet, as with Victor Frankenstein’s experiment, it also posed unsettling questions: What responsibilities come with such knowledge? What happens when science outpaces...
