Quote by Lewis Thomas

The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers.

The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to w

Summary

This quote highlights the concerns and apprehensions associated with various scientific advancements, including human cloning. It suggests that cloning humans is a topic that invokes worry and anxiety, placing it alongside other potential scientific advancements that provoke similar apprehension, such as behavior control, genetic engineering, and even seemingly less significant advancements like computer-generated poetry and the proliferation of artificial flowers. The quote serves as a reminder of the ethical, moral, and existential considerations surrounding these scientific innovations that challenge our understanding of humanity and the natural world.

By Lewis Thomas

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