Useful reading not only for the update on synthetic biology, but also for the proposed scenarios and stimulated touhghts. Good read !

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If you are interested in synthetic biology and genetic engineering and want to know the history of this groundbreaking field, where it is now, and where it can possibly and even likely be going, this book is what you want to read. It covers a variety of very relevant topics about incredible things that could soon be possible, such as genetically modified food that can be grown with more nutrients in less area, and extended lifespans. I'm not talking about living a few years more or even a few decades more in dilapidated old age, who would want that? I'm talking about being 150 years old with the energy and body of a 25-year-old or better, along with all of your experience, knowledge, and wisdom. The ramifications for society and culture, particularly the economy, would likely force everything to have to be reworked. No small task with plenty of controversy and dilemmas No more retirements at 67, pensions not making any sense anymore, and much more. Everything is designed around our current lifespan ranges, so a great increase in life would make this all obsolete. It could be one great double-edged sword, but I am for it. I want to live much longer in a young body, regardless of the struggles that might come with it. Better to be alive and healthy than dead. Anyway, this book takes a look at the possibilities and issues and does it in a very captivating way.

Synthetic biology is somewhat well known, however, the vast majority of the world is still largely ignorant about this science and what it is capable of and what it likely will be capable of. When the world knows, there will be a great divide, possibly the greatest divide within human in history, more than any philosophy, ideology or religion could ever cause, with those who say yes and those who say no.

Uma visão geral muito ampla sobre os últimos desenvolvimentos da biologia

Das gelieferte Exemplar verdient nicht den Namen "Neu Ware".

Die Vorder- und Rückseite weisen abgestoßene Ecken auf.

Das Cover und die Rückseite weisen Verfärbungen auf.

Besondres die Rückseite lässt vermuten, dass das Buch über eine nicht dafür geeignete Fläche geschoben wurde.

The most satisfying thing about Andrew Hessel and Amy Webb coming together for this creative exploration of the future of biology is that they blur the lines between reality and scenario, qual and quant, nature and the realm of design. It's tremendously exciting, and a great access point for readers trying to understand how the next great technological revolution will be around designed cells and viruses. Fun to read, and super stimulating for the mind!