Unit 1: Brave New World (1ère AMC)

 Unit 1 : Brave New World ?

Theme 1: Knowledge, Creation, Innovation

Topic 2: Science and Technology: Promises and Challenges

Science Babies

The document under study is an extract from a novel entitled “Brave New World”, written by Aldous Huxley, published in 1932.

This extract deals with a director who is giving a tour of his facilities/lab to some students to present his last innovation/breakthrough. He is proud, passionate, enthusiastic, thrilled and self-confident about it. Additionally, he is convinced that his innovation will improve the society in the future.

However, this breakthrough will lead to the creation of identical clones and a lack of diversity. Besides, these clones will be treated like slaves and will be seen as potential cheap labor force.

On one hand, this innovation will lead to the birth of healthier people and can wipe out all sicknesses. On the other hand, this breakthrough will dehumanize people and everyone will be the same.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

=> Is this type of scientific breakthrough ethical or unethical? Give your opinion.