Official Review: The New Eugenics by Conrad B. Quintyn

[Srushtis]

It's very good book. I think all we have to read this book for our knowledge. Reading books also very important in life.

[Jeryl Bastasa]

Interesting book, I want to read this book because I'm so Curious and I'm also interested in biology.

I'm jeryl

[Bertha Jackson]

Eugenics could benefit many people. However, in the wrong hands, it could be a mighty weapon against humanity. Thank you for your review.

[Amy Luman]

I am not really interested in this subjects that this book covers. I’m glad to know, however, that the author can see other points of view.

[Michelle Menezes]

While I find the themes of cloning and self-controlled reproduction intriguing, I don't think I'll be reading this book as it's non-fiction, and I doubt I'd understand much of the content.
Thank you for the well-written review.

[Ngozi Onyibor]

I have no scientific background, but I am interested in the subject, and I'm not one to shy away from a challenge; I will be picking up a copy.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

This topic is incredibly interesting. The book's approach seems appropriate as it shows both sides of the argument. However, I am unsure of having the scientific background to take advantage of it.

[Saumya Gupta Gupta]

The book seems good, but for me, it feels like an overload of information. People who like this topic will undoubtedly have a great time with the book.

[Deval Sodha]

Cloning and vitro fertilization are new terms for me and I would like to know more about this. I will definitely read this book to indulge into this great work by the author.
The review is superb.
Congratulations on Botd

[Stephanie Elizabeth]

Genetic engineering is one of those highly controversial topics that people are either strongly for or against. I think the whole concept is fascinating, but there is so much that can go wrong. I think the author does an excellent job of educating readers about the history and future possibilities. Thanks for the informative review.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

The book provides examples of past events that have already occurred, such as cloning Dolly the sheep, and conjures up future possibilities that include the rebirth of extinct species such as the saber-toothed tiger.

Oh, God. I remembered when they first cloned Dolly. I'm old! And it's impressing how fast these new technologies have advanced.

The most remarkable thing about this book is that the author used only scientific and logical arguments to criticize the "new eugenics." As much as some moral objections stem from religious values, the author wrote the book with the right approach. As much as religion is essential and I am a Christian, a scientist must make it clear to humanity the risk that these new technologies pose to society. By adopting this approach, Conrad tends to convince more people and find allies in the scientific community. That's what I liked the most.

It is, indeed, remarkable. I'm religious too, but it bothers me when scientists mix up things and use faith-based arguments on science-based books.

It is hard to find anything dislikeable about this book. Even so, I can't entirely agree with everything that the author says. In general terms, I agree that one must be careful when using this technology. However, in some parts of the book, Conrad says that some technological advances may be available only to those who are too rich to pay. So what? Is it better that no one can be cured of Alzheimer's disease than just a small portion of the population? Why couldn't the American government, which has spent trillions of dollars on useless wars in the Middle East, use these resources to make this technology available for free to the population? Although I beg to differ, I understand that his reasoning line is valid, and I do not consider it a flaw.

I get your point, but I also understand how unfair it is that only first-world countries and in them only citizens with high acquisitive power get access to these technologies. It could become also a form of eugenics if only, with time, the one percent survive.

Amazing, insightful review!

[Cristina Chifane]

What happens when scientists play God and use eugenics in a discriminatory manner? I'd love to read this book and find more about the technological advancements in the field. Thanks for your review!

[Chanchal Pawar]

The topic seems interesting. I would personally love to read about genetics and cloning. Great review!

[asteel18]

Absolutely loved your review. I like that both you and the author were able to remain objective in your writing.

[Karlee Berrios]

I really appreciated your honesty in saying that you disagree with some of the author’s opinions, but didn’t let that cloud your judgment on the rating.