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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: The Future Of Technology

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Technology has added many new and beneficial things to daily life in the past 70 years and has caused huge changes in society. With any advancements, questions are raised and in this day in age, the ethical boundaries of the newer tehcnology should go is being assessed and are what are arguing where technology may or may not go. Technology has impacted current events by causing the discussions of ethical controversy spanning from the novel Frankenstein, to the research on de-extinction, and to the use of CRISPR.
The theoretical technology that took place in the book Frankenstein has started a discussion about where technology is ethically allowed to go, impacting the developments that take place. The novel tells a story about what could happen when technology goes too far; striking a chord with some on where one should be allowed to take their advancements using technology for the sake of keeping things ethically sound. "So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein — more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation …show more content…

Extinct species, like the woolly mammoth and dodo birds, have the potential to be reintroduced into Earth by using DNA found in their skeletons. It is said that, “... scientists are now working to develop technology that will enable them to clone extinct species and bring them back to life (De-Extinction: The Science and Ethics of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life).” Through this developing technology, some believe that this will help repair damaged ecosystems by bringing back the extinct wildlife that used to inhabit them while others believe that is unethical since it undoes the work of Mother Nature and it seems as a breach of what one should do with

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Victor Frankenstein's obsession with creating life is fueled by his desire to unlock the secrets of the universe, but he fails to consider the consequences of his actions. He becomes so consumed by his research that he loses sight of the humanity that should guide scientific inquiry. As a result, his creation becomes a monster that threatens the very fabric of society. Furthermore, the novel also highlights the dangers of the pursuit of knowledge without regard for the consequences.

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Society today is greatly affected by science. Cell phones, computers, and social media are just some of the many facets of technology that we use in our everyday lives. To most people, this technology is wonderful, but Mary Shelley provides us with a caveat. In her novel Frankenstein, science and the pursuit of knowledge are recurrent themes. The novel starts off with Walden trying to make a discovery in the North Pole, and follows with a story about how Victor Frankenstein deals with his creation.

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Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein examines the moral dilemmas brought on by scientific advancement. Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist in the story, uses science in unnatural ways to create a creature. Shelley poses questions about the ethics of science and the potential effects of unchecked scientific ambition through the lens of Victor's experiences. Through the use of imagery, characterization and foreshadowing, Shelley is able to convey the potential consequences of neglecting ethical consideration.

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