Are ‘upgraded’ humans a near-future reality? This sci-fi author lays out his vision

Upgrade” by Blake Crouch is obtainable now.

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Learn:Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton (1990)

Genetic engineering is a mainstay in sci-fi, however Crichton’s franchise-spawning basic about escaped cloned dinosaurs is Crouch’s favourite instance. “It was so thoughtfully, meticulously researched and so plausible,” he stated. “It actually modified my life.”

As an alternative of the engineered replicants of “Blade Runner,” who had been created as an exploited class beneath people, “Gattaca” envisions a world the place genetic choice permits the biologically favored to reign. The Andrew Niccol-directed movie follows Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke), whose life trajectory is about from start by his undesirable DNA, however he’ll do something to flee his menial job to go to area.

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