Juan Enriquez Livres

Though these harbingers of change are deeply unsettling, the authors argue that we are also in an epoch of tremendous opportunity. New advances in biotechnology help us mitigate the cruel forces of natural selection, from saving prematurely born babies to gene therapies for sickle cell anemia and other conditions. As technology enables us to take control of our genes, we will be able to alter our own species and many others--a good thing, given that our eventual survival will require space travel and colonization, enabled by a fundamental redesign of our bodies. Future humans could become great caretakers of the planet, as well as a more diverse, more resilient, gentler, and more intelligent species--but only if we make the right choices now.

Focusing on the profound implications of genetic manipulation, this book delves into humanity's evolving relationship with its own biology. Drawing from the viral TED Talk series, it examines the potential for future generations to become a different species due to advancements in genetic engineering. The exploration highlights ethical questions and the transformative power of science, inviting readers to consider the consequences of altering human DNA.

The narrative explores the rapid and profound transformations occurring in the world, suggesting that recent changes are just the beginning. It hints at even more significant shifts on the horizon, prompting readers to consider the implications of these developments on society and individuals. The book invites reflection on the pace of change and its potential impact on the future.

From the TED stage to the page, Juan Enriquez, author of As the Future Catches You and Evolving Ourselves, presents a lively and engaging guide to ethics in a technological age. Most people have a strong sense of right and wrong, and many of us are not reluctant to argue with someone who disagrees. But when we take an unyielding stand on something we regard as an eternal truth, we forget that ethics evolve over time. What was once broadly acceptable is now completely unacceptable. For example, burning heretics is no longer considered a just punishment. Child marriage is not applauded as a family value. Many shifts in the right vs. wrong pendulum are affected by advances in technology. In Right/Wrong, Juan Enriquez reflects on the evolution of ethics in a technological age.