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The author says that scientific and technological progress in certain fields is outpacing human morality, but he or she advocates advancing science and technolo
by gpcz 13y ago
The author says that scientific and technological progress in certain fields is outpacing human morality, but he or she advocates advancing science and technology toward better understanding human morality. Presumably, this would entail understanding and modifying the chemistry of our bodies to eliminate the "baser animalistic drives" caused by evolution. However, if our species is so immature, how do we know that our modifications are moral? How do we make sure the people wielding this awesome power aren't immoral themselves?
- joshuacc 13y agoC.S. Lewis's Abolition of Man takes this question and turns it into a rather full thought-experiment.