Quote by Lewis Thomas

The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from science, along with behavior 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

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This quote mocks and criticizes society's tendency to fear and be skeptical of scientific advancements. By listing various ideas and developments, such as cloning, genetic engineering, and computer poetry, alongside more absurd and frivolous concerns like transplanted heads and plastic flowers, the quote suggests that the fear towards cloning humans is unfounded and disproportionate. It highlights society's tendency to exaggerate the potential dangers of scientific progress, emphasizing the need for rationality and informed perspective when evaluating new advancements.

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