Oryx And Crake Essay

When it comes to science and medical evolution, how far is too far? Are there some things that are just meant to be unknown? In Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake, we are shown a dystopian future where incredible science advancements have been made. Although research such as the pigoons could be lifesaving, it is clear the research is being done for the wrong reasons. In Jimmy's world, scientists see the desperate need of organs and cures and take advantage of this to make more money. As many are aware, with more diseases and illnesses comes the many people who will pay good money to live. Scientists today are constantly searching for the next medical breakthrough. It would not be surprising if there were many scientists conducting studies similar to those seen in the novel.However if we as humans are not careful of our evolution, the world seen in oryx and crake could threaten to become our future.There are many parallels between our world and Jimmy’s world, including the

In Jimmy’s world the compounds are heavily secured and monitored by security.It is very clear that the corpssecorps officers are very in control of the members of the compound. Any resident of the compound who tries to leak classified information or speaks out about being heavily monitored is mysteriously killed. Today, everything we do is monitored. Ever since social media websites were introduced our privacy has been thrown out the window. Many people are outraged that they are being watched. However all governments deny that they do any surveillance on its citizens. Again our world has slowly been merging into a world similar to Jimmy’s. With more technology being introduced the government is gaining easier access to our daily lives. A world where the government controls everyone and everything could become very real, if we as a society continue to be oblivious to what is happening around