The 150th anniversary of Shelley's death is February 1. Markley has written several articles about Shelley, and is currently editing unpublished writings of the author for a volume to be published in 2002. The warning of Frankenstein that technology needs to be developed in line with moral and ethical developments is just as relevant today, as scientists grapple with the ethical dimensions of genetic engineering and cloning. This short is part of a series of tip sheets for the media prepared David Jwanier. The lights dim.
Images flash on a giant split screen.
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