Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer

We've made science experiments of ourselves and our children.

We've made science experiments of ourselves and our children

Summary

This quote emphasizes the repercussions of treating ourselves and our children as mere subjects for scientific experiments. It suggests that we have subjected ourselves and our offspring to various experimental practices, disregarding the ethical and moral concerns. It serves as a critical reflection on the potentially harmful consequences of indiscriminate and unregulated scientific interventions, highlighting the need for responsible, thoughtful approaches to scientific progress.

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By Jonathan Safran Foer

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