Daedalus, or Science and the Future

Author: J.B.S Haldane

Brand: FINGERPRINT with FP logo

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 56

Release Date: 20-06-2025

Details: A daring prophecy. A scientific imagination ahead of its time.
First delivered as a lecture in 1923, Daedalus stands as one of the earliest and most influential attempts to forecast the impact of scientific progress on human life. With dazzling prescience, biologist and polymath J.B.S. Haldane explores topics ranging from genetic engineering and artificial reproduction to renewable energy and social evolution—decades before these ideas entered mainstream thought. Blending scientific insight with philosophical daring, Haldane poses challenging questions about ethics, innovation, and the role of science in shaping our destiny. 💡 Why read Daedalus today? Explore the roots of futurism in science and philosophy. Delve into early visions of bioengineering and synthetic life. Experience a provocative dialogue between science and ethics. Witness a mind at work decades ahead of its time

EAN: 9789362141781

Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.0 x 0.3 inches

Languages: English